Grey and edgy—that’s the way to write a real story. “Good” is a simplistic notion, a synonym for “weak and boring,” a malady of the Mary Sue.
Or is it?
Grey and edgy—that’s the way to write a real story. “Good” is a simplistic notion, a synonym for “weak and boring,” a malady of the Mary Sue.
Or is it?
The entire Narnia series took my breath away and opened my eyes to a world that existed only in my imagination. But C.S. Lewis didn’t just show me a new world—he told me a powerful story. One that moves me to this day.
Five words or less could be the most memorable sentence of your story. Here’s how some masters of the craft have harnessed the power of a well-placed word.