Distill your question when seeking feedback on your manuscript.
Author: samurainovelist
Japanese writer struggling to write a novel in English. My first published story was the flash fiction "Chocolate Soup" in the anthology "Opus 22" by Melius Scripto Press published in 2017.
(The ivory dragon on my avatar is a netsuke by the carver Rakuchu. I also carve netsuke as a hobby.)
The Strange Hero’s Journey of Tim Burton’s “Batman”
When taking licence with the structure of your story, don't pull your punches.
Character Motivation
The conflict between two contrasting motivations is what projects character development.
The Bedpost of Intellectualism
Some books are like country clubs on a page.
Extended Metaphor
An extended metaphor can be a great thing if you can pull it off.
Narrative Voice in Science Fiction
Science fiction needs consistent narrative voice over long stretches of intricate exposition.
Writing Fiction in Turbulent Times
Some of the best stuff ever written were written when the world seemed to be falling apart. So don't let politics distract you from writing.
The Exponential Curve
All successful careers follow an exponential curve.
Asking the Big Question
Asking big questions come with the territory of being a writer.
Writing Fiction in English as a Second Language: Code Words.
A single word or image can mean different things to different readers.
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