For the last two days I have been thinking about the difficulty of developing a creative work.  I did some reading, as it was a subject that was on my mind, and then I tried to widen my view by discussing my thoughts with ChatGPT. On the other hand, after a few months, I met up again with my good friend of 17 years. He is not an enthusiastic person about writing, but when he saw my passion, he started asking questions. “How did you start? What are you doing? Do you like what

If you say,  “I’ve got a good story in mind and I want to write about it,”  but you don’t know what to look for when writing, then this article is for you. Let’s examine some techniques that can be used in basically any story, but will gain value according to your personal narrative. Action Show, Don’t Tell Without further ado, here we go. Let us start with the most common technique.  “Show, don’t tell”  helps you to convey the characteristics of the events or objects in your

The world of literature is full of madness. It contains dozens of genres and will continue to do so by adding new ones in the future. Today I would like to analyse one of these genres with you. Gothic  is a genre that has periodically grown in importance and has created its own unique readers and audiences, both in novels and on screen. It has given rise to famous writers and memorable films. Photo by Soroush Karimi  on  Unsplash Gothic literature is a genre that evokes inten

Telling stories or narrating events is at the core of our being. It varies according to vocabulary, mindset and perspective . But whether fiction or fact, there are certain patterns. Almost every story has at least one character . These characters also have a personality that they reflect. If the story is long and detailed, they may change over time. They are likely to evolve, for better or worse, and take on a completely new form. In creating their characters, writers are ca

I am here with an interesting theme that I think has not been emphasised very much. I want you to imagine that you are writing a book, a process that can be exhausting and stifling, but also creative, educational and joyful.  This time is different for everyone. There will be people who support you. Maybe your friends will ask you a lot about it, your family will be proud, or it will come up in conversation with someone you don’t know at all. There will be moments that make y

When we present a story, we want it to be as unique as possible. We think it should be special to us and have the flavour we want. Yes, we can create a work that we are inspired  by or that refers to well-known works, but we are still careful not to create an ordinary one. After all, what makes any work of art interesting is its originality , what makes it different from others. Therefore, there is something we must acknowledge. As long as you add your own imagination to your

If you don’t like the subject matter of your stories, or you’re not sure what you want to write about, this article is for you. I hope it will help you sober up from those thoughts that have settled in your mind and create negative feelings. Recently, while reading forums on the internet, I came across people asking if their topics were suitable for storytelling. To be honest, I found this situation quite strange. But it had nothing to do with the fact that I already had a st

When he was young, Marcel Proust  wrote the answers to some questions in his notebook and gave them to his friend. Although they were not exactly the same, years later he answered similar questions again. The answers to these questions make it easier to recognise the person and give an idea of the person. The questions in this notebook had unexpected effects years later. They were used in literary programmes and shows and became a thing. So much so that it soon became popular

Let’s make New Year’s resolutions for 2024 together. We’ll make meaningful resolutions to become a better writer . Jot down what comes to mind as you read this article. Find the things you think you’ll do throughout the year. As I have written before on this subject, if these resolutions are not properly formed, they can cause unrest . So we should make a list without exaggeration.  Let’s start with the question: what do ambitious new writers do to improve themselves? They ma

Both reading and writing are activities that require concentration. Although reading is more mobile due to the portability of books, the same cannot be said for writing. Writing requires more organisation, concentration and stability . I try to adapt to this format every two days when writing my articles. Although there are various factors, such as the effect of the seasons, the reflection of my moods, the weight of the subject , the organisation of the working environment is

As you know, the New Year is upon us . It is one of those rare traditions that is celebrated around the world, and it is also precious because it is a turning point for each and every one of us. It makes us want to celebrate with enthusiasm. Of course, everyone’s taste in celebration is different. Sometimes with friends, sometimes with family, sometimes alone or by exploring new places. Wherever and with whomever we are, a renewing feeling can overtake us. On the other hand,

There is no doubt that a novel you read or write will revolve around the main character. You will hear their name the most, or remember them the most. Therefore, they have a great responsibility. It is important that they stand out, that they fit into the story, that they attract attention. But is that always the case? Should character names necessarily carry expectations? And how are these names created? Let’s analyse this together. If I had to make a rough estimate, I woul

We have entered this period of the year. As 2023 comes to an end, we have chosen its words. Some of the words you have heard, used, loved or, on the contrary, some words that none of these things happened will now be associated with 2023 in the pages of history. When we look back in the future, they will enable us to get an idea of that year and make a general judgement. Perhaps they will remind us of news and events of that time. Official dictionary organisations in many co

When I was a child playing with my toys, and when I was just getting to know books, I had a habit that I found enjoyable. While toys develop a child’s imagination, books can have the same effect. One has a visual and the other a literary educational value. So when I wondered if I could somehow combine the two, I thought of drawing . These drawings were simple pencil sketches and were enough to stimulate my imagination. The quality was not important, on the contrary, what wa

The impact of artificial intelligence on our lives has been evident for years in many different areas. Although we approach it with different mindsets and attach different importance to it over time, it is here to stay. Of course, developments in technology tend to be exponential rather than arithmetic. This means that technological revolutions happen faster. Nevertheless, the rapid process can bring collapse as well as development. Artificial intelligence is lucky in this re

When we were children, we grew up with stories and classics from all over the world. One of the most famous was Aesop and his fables . He made us read dialogues of animals, while teaching us some life lessons , whether we understood them at the time or not. The allegories  he used were necessary to express the thoughts and teachings of the stories. Therefore, they were sometimes hidden  under the words or the whole story. Nevertheless, they were well designed and well served.

The other day I decided to write for a story competition that has been running for many years. It was something I hadn’t done before, so I thought it wouldn’t hurt to give it a try. They wanted the theme to be free and the genre of the story to be generally horror or fantasy . I thought about it a bit and after an hour or two wrote a story of 2000 words. Even though they asked for a maximum of 1500 words, I realised that was the most I could cut my sentences. I haven’t edited

Daydreaming, contemplating, drifting…  Throughout the day, we find ourselves in a blurred vision, yet imaginative mind at such moments. This unexpected and sudden peak of creativity in the brain brings us visions and insights  to enjoy. This can happen at different times. After you wake up while your brain is rebooting your system, during a lunch break when you find some peace with nothing else to do, or in the sweetest spot of your sleep. Sometimes they can be the result of

“Fantastic!”, “Allons-y!”, “Geronimo!” You may have stumbled across a random episode of this show on a Sunday morning after a cosy breakfast. Maybe it was something you vaguely remember from the past, whether you ever watched it or not. Wherever you are from, especially if you are a fan of sci-fi films and series, it is almost impossible not to know about this show . This year, these days, the 60th, yes, 60th anniversary of Doctor Who  is being celebrated. A whole 60 years. I

Recently I have been reading forum threads about how a story should or should not be written. Mostly there are comments that I find interesting. The topic itself is also interesting. Because I think there are hundreds of people who don’t realise that there is no standard . To be honest, I am not someone who fully understands that a story can be judged as good or bad. I do, however, begin to realise how it should or shouldn’t be written at the writing stage, and I don’t think