Published inThe Ugly MonsterThe Forgotten Women Who Invented the WerewolfThe legend of the werewolf has been shaped by women writers dating back to the 12th centuryNov 1222Nov 1222
Published inWorldbuilding WednesdayFive favorite worldbuilders to study and steal fromWriting requires reading. Writing requires (benevolent, not wholesale) theft.Oct 304Oct 304
Published inWorldbuilding WednesdayWhat’s the next creature publishing will romanticize?Vampires, werewolves, fairies… mothman?Oct 2333Oct 2333
Published inWorldbuilding WednesdaySeven years of bad luck: worldbuilding with superstitionsExploring belief, and disbelief, in folklore and superstitions can be a powerful way to worldbuild.Oct 16Oct 16
Published inThe Ugly MonsterWhy Are Ugly Roles Played by Pretty People?Conventionally attractive people have taken over Hollywood — even more than beforeOct 122Oct 122
Published inWorldbuilding WednesdayBeware the blank room: worldbuilding with small settingsThe smallest of settings can be the most memorable.Oct 9Oct 9
Published inThe Ugly MonsterVampires Rise (from the dead) During RecessionsDuring economic downturns, vampire media becomes oddly popularOct 61Oct 61
Published inWorldbuilding WednesdayWarlocks are underratedLet’s make a deal: write more warlock stories.Oct 24Oct 24
Published inThe Ugly MonsterHorror Movies Need to Research ReptilesI’m tired of seeing harmless snakes portrayed as monstersSep 2636Sep 2636
Published inWorldbuilding WednesdayLady knight stories for Chappell Roan loversStories of chivalrous women in armor for those who couldn’t get enough of Chappell Roan of ArcSep 251Sep 251