Ann CrowAvoid the urban fantasy cliché of A supernatural law enforcement protagonistOkay, this isn’t quite a cliché yet, but it’s getting there. Dresden Files, the Anita Blake series, Grimm, Lost Girl, Forever Knight are…Jan 19, 2023
Ann CrowUrban Fantasy Cliché Humans Rejecting the Supernatural WorldThe importance of creating realistic characters in urban fantasy stories. Specifically, it focuses on the cliché of human protagonists…Apr 20, 2023
Ann CrowUrban Fantasy Cliché the Damsel in DistressThe damsel in distress is a common trope in literature and media where a female character is portrayed as helpless and in need of rescue by…May 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Lord DavisIf you hang around the barber shop long enough…Cliche, right??? For a guy that hates barber shops, this is a pretty disturbing quote to use but let’s decipher it. 2019, marks the start…Jun 11, 2019Jun 11, 2019
Lucky BelleI’m Using the Fancy SoapI’m sure you’ve seen the cheesy sayings floating around Facebook or Instagram that essentially say “Life’s too short, don’t wait to enjoy…May 26May 26
Ann CrowAvoid the urban fantasy cliché of A supernatural law enforcement protagonistOkay, this isn’t quite a cliché yet, but it’s getting there. Dresden Files, the Anita Blake series, Grimm, Lost Girl, Forever Knight are…Jan 19, 2023
Ann CrowUrban Fantasy Cliché Humans Rejecting the Supernatural WorldThe importance of creating realistic characters in urban fantasy stories. Specifically, it focuses on the cliché of human protagonists…Apr 20, 2023
Ann CrowUrban Fantasy Cliché the Damsel in DistressThe damsel in distress is a common trope in literature and media where a female character is portrayed as helpless and in need of rescue by…May 25, 2023
Lord DavisIf you hang around the barber shop long enough…Cliche, right??? For a guy that hates barber shops, this is a pretty disturbing quote to use but let’s decipher it. 2019, marks the start…Jun 11, 2019
Lucky BelleI’m Using the Fancy SoapI’m sure you’ve seen the cheesy sayings floating around Facebook or Instagram that essentially say “Life’s too short, don’t wait to enjoy…May 26
James Rigdon“If I Could Do It All Over…”It’s that time of year. People are starting to feel old because their kids (or grandkids, nieces, nephews, etc.) are graduating, and, as…May 20
Zara AltairAvoid Clichés in Mystery Writing: Stand Out With Fresh Approaches to TropesClichés lurk around every corner, ready to jump into you mystery uninvited. These overused plot devices, character types, and predictable…Apr 3