The Five Senses

There are plenty of difficult aspects of writing fiction, but one of the hardest things to do is set a scene that really comes to life for the reader. A lot of writers struggle with White Room Syndrome—a common issue in which the writing has become so involved with the characters and dialogue that the…

The Eyes of the Gods

In many mythologies and ancient worldviews, almost every little aspect of life is designated by some kind of deity. Quite often in these histories, it is as if the emotions and concepts themselves have been personified and prompted to action. The Greek god of love, Eros, for example, designated who was going to fall in…