Special Items: Science Fiction

Hi, gang. Craig with you again. This is going to be the wrap up of the special items series. The rules are mostly the same, but there are some differences across the genres. Today’s topic is science fiction items. In paranormal, or fantasy, you’re generally dealing with magical/holy items. Science Fiction is a bit different, …

Special Items: Fantasy

Hi gang, Craig with you again. In my last post, we talked about special items that you might find in a paranormal tale of some kind. The key involved a list of things to consider when creating an item for your story. Let’s include the list again. • Enhancing the world you are building. • …

Case Study: The Mandalorian

Hi gang! Craig here with you today. Every once in a while I like to pick something apart for the sake of a writing study. I always use film because more people are likely to have seen what I’m discussing. I’ve never done this with a television series before, so we’ll see how it goes …

#InspirationBoards

Hi again, Everyone! Marcia popping in from the Land of Sunshine. Lately, I've been thinking about creativity, specifically, how much of it is inspiration and how much is perspiration--especially as it pertains to those of us who write. Being a writer is hard work. We devote countless hours to our craft in hopes that the …

Dual Use of Fiction Meta-Content Part 1

Good morning Story Empire readers, P.H. Solomon here with you today with a few questions, and maybe a few answers, about your content development. Do you struggle with developing marketing content for your fiction? Have you spent copious amounts of time creating your book? If you're answers are yes, then read on for a some …