Words and Other Malarky

Tag: characters

August 29, 2020

How to Write Good Romantic Subplots

bring out the sparkly noise and five seconds of uninterrupted eye contact, it’s time to write a romantic subplot!

booktube, characters, creative writing, romance, romance writing, romantic subplot, romantic subplots, stories, writing, writing tips, writing tips
February 29, 2020

Writing Lessons from Sherlock Holmes

why is sherlock holmes still relevant today? it’s elementary, my dear watson!

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February 19, 2020

Fake It ‘Til You Make It: Why Plotting Stories is a Lie

“The plot is more what you’d call guidelines than actual rules.”

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August 2, 2019

The Enemy of My Enemy: A Semi-Original Short Story

i did a thing with some words.

other malarky

characters, creative writing, science fiction, short fiction, short shories, short story, superhero, superheroes, supervillains, writing
July 26, 2019

Why You Should Watch One Punch Man

why should you watch one punch man? the answer may surprise you.

anime, characters, japanese animation, literature, manga, one punch man, reviews, saitama, tv, tv shows, writing lessons, writing tips, writings advice
July 23, 2019

The Most Underrated Animated Disney Movies

my top 5 picks for the most underrated animated disney movies!

other malarky

analysis, animated movies, characters, disney, disney movies, movie reviews, movies, plot, reviews, top 5, top 5 tuesday, writing, writing lessons, writing tips
July 5, 2019

How Aang Killed the Fire Lord Without Actually Killing Him: A Tumblr-y Rant

the one where i launch into a tumblr-style rant about Avatar: The Last Airbender

other malarky

analysis, cartoons, characters, creative writing, nickelodeon, reviews, television shows, tv, tv shows, writing, writing tips