Yellowface by R.F. Kuang The (a) story follows two different writers aiming to make their mark on the book industry. Athena Liu is a rising star in the literary field: with several acclaimed and award-winning stories under her belt, and even a Netflix deal on the way, Athena has the kind of life…
In one of our previous Tips & Tricks posts we mentioned Gianni Rodari’s tactic of breaking down a well-known fairy tale to its most basic elements and “recasting” it with your own details. Now, take a story that you are very familiar with—maybe even one of your favorites—and “recast” it using this trick. Try doing…
This one is a bit of a group effort. When you find yourself at a point where you’re stuck, and all your other tactics for facing writer’s block have failed, bring someone you trust into the mix. If you are willing, have them read the last few lines you have written (and refrain from providing…