How to Use an Extended Metaphor Effectively

How to Use an Extended Metaphor Effectively

Metaphor is one of the most powerful vehicles for meaning we have in storytelling and fiction writing. So many of our human experiences escape us when we try to describe them literally–who among us, without using metaphor, can really convey what it feels like to...
What Are the Main Types of Irony? (3 Types to Know)

What Are the Main Types of Irony? (3 Types to Know)

Irony is one of the most vital parts of storytelling. You’ll find irony at the center of much of our comedy, but it’s also a huge part of the dramatic tension in our stories. Understanding the types of irony available can be a great tool in your storytelling. If you...
Tone Words & How to Use Them to Hook Your Readers

Tone Words & How to Use Them to Hook Your Readers

Have you ever been in an argument with someone who said “Don’t you take that tone with me?” You might have known what they meant, or you might have sworn up and down that you had no idea what they were talking about, since you didn’t mean to “take a...