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World Storytelling Day

I understand that today is World Storytelling Day in your world, which is amazing! A day where your entire world dedicates itself to listening to and telling stories from all over is wonderful. The stories were ecstatic when I explained it to them, and they have been strutting around ever since. I’ve said it before,Continue reading “World Storytelling Day”

Five Tips for Writing Dark Fiction

Dark fiction is a rather popular sub-genre with all its mystery and intrigue and general eeriness. Dark fiction stories pride themselves on these qualities. If you are a new writer, perhaps you’re looking for some tips on how to create your own piece of dark fiction. Here are a few ways to get started: TryContinue reading “Five Tips for Writing Dark Fiction”

The Dangers of Genre Snobbery

Here is a conversation I have had a thousand times before: “You’re the Keeper? Can you recommend a good book?” someone would ask me. “Sure,” I’d say. “What are you interested in?” “Oh, I’ll read anything.” “Anything? How about a good science fiction book, then?” “Oh, no, I don’t read science fiction.” “Do you readContinue reading “The Dangers of Genre Snobbery”

Five Signs that Stories Have Visited Your Home

Last week, I explained several things you can do to attract stories into your home. This week, I’ll explain how to tell if they have indeed visited. If you’re confused right now, go read last week’s post, try the things I recommend, then come back here to see if you were successful. These are someContinue reading “Five Signs that Stories Have Visited Your Home”

Five Simple Things You Can Do to Attract Stories

Do you want to attract stories to your own home? Of course you do. Who wouldn’t? Stories are such fun to be around, and there’s nothing quite like looking out your window and seeing one scampering about your yard, or opening a closet and finding one has somehow snuck inside, or- You seem confused. You’reContinue reading “Five Simple Things You Can Do to Attract Stories”