How to Write Dieselpunk – A Guide for Writers

How to Write Dieselpunk – A Guide for Writers

When one thinks of literary and wider cultural terms that end in the word ‘punk’ there are two that usually come to mind first; steampunk and cyberpunk.  These two terms have infiltrated the wider subconscious and have been used in a wide variety of mediums...
How to Write Steampunk – A Guide for Writers

How to Write Steampunk – A Guide for Writers

When writing a fiction book, writers normally start from one of two places. They either have a specific idea for a story or they wish to write a specific genre of story. The former means that the genre takes care of itself and the writer can focus on plot. But the...
How to Write a Comic Relief Character

How to Write a Comic Relief Character

In the world of storytelling, there is a character archetype that holds a special place for readers; a character whose mere presence can bring a breath of fresh air, a chuckle or even outright laughter amid the most tense or dramatic moments.  This character is...
How to Write Observational Humor

How to Write Observational Humor

In the world of humor writing, few styles are as universally relatable and impactful as observational humor. It is the art of finding the hilarity in everyday life, the peculiarities of human behavior and the often unnoticed details that surround us. ...