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Symbolism in Writing: Planned or Subconscious?
There have always been those who write by planning and those that write on a whim, when it comes to symbolism, it’s much the same. However, what’s interesting is the deeper symbolic elements that come up unplanned in a story. Many authors are surprised to find the connections and deeper meaning their readers pull out of a story.
5 Writing Myths Holding You Back as a Writer
It’s easy to find reasons not to write. StoryForge is all about taking the often isolating practice of writing and sharing your experience (the triumphs and the challenges) with the community. We’re here to support you through every step of your writing journey. Today let’s take a look at five writer myths that are holding you back.
Should You Trust AI Publishing?
AI Publishing and AI writing are all the rage now. But should you actually trust what they’re trying to sell you?
What To Do with Beta Reader Feedback
Let’s look at some common types of feedback and how to tackle updates.
Creating a Red Herring
Red Herrings are a great way to keep readers guessing. A type of foreshadowing, they're pieces that are meant to mislead your reader into expecting a different outcome.
Improve your Writing: Double Word Woes
Sometimes there's only so many ways to express the same idea, item, or action, but with too much unnecessary repetition, your story really suffers. A small oversight may wrongly give the impression of a limited vocabulary or overly simplistic story.
Plan Your Novel With This Method: Save the Cat
Blake Snyder’s “Save the Cat” method can help plan your story, balance your pace, and point you in the right direction as you write.
How to Write Your Book Blurb
The blurb offers so much to your reader without giving away the whole story. Sure it helps sell your book, but more specifically, the blurb promises something familiar and comforting, a story that fits within the expectations of a genre they enjoy.
Addressing New Writer Insecurities
So, you want to write a book. But you have some insecurities about it. This is the post for you!
First thing’s first. There is no “right answer” when it comes to writing. Writing is an art form; an expression of creativity.
Should We Free Ourselves from Writing Codes?
Stephen King with The Shining, Madame de Bovary by Flaubert or even Baudelaire, these renowned authors have one thing in common: they broke the codes of their respective literary genres. But first, what exactly are these codes?
Faut-il s’affranchir des codes d’écriture ?
Stephen King avec Shining, Madame de Bovary par Flaubert ou encore Baudelaire, ces auteurs réputés ont un point commun : ils ont cassé les codes de leur genre littéraire respectif. Mais d’abord, en quoi consistent exactement ces codes ?
The Power of Human Creativity: Why StoryForge Stands Firm Against AI-Generated Content
As much as Artificial Intelligence has been trained to imitate human creativity, it falls short. Its contents tend to be nothing more than a formula and it just lacks the authenticity that comes from actual lived experiences.
StoryForge Announces Kickstarter Campaign
The Kickstarter campaign is a crucial step in StoryForge’s mission to change the publishing industry. Funds raised will be used to enhance platform features, improve user experience, and expand the community.
Investors and backers will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of StoryForge and supporting a platform that truly values every writer’s voice.
The Challenges of Publishing a Book
Is it hard to publish a book? Can anyone write and publish a book? The answer to both is "Yes, but...". StoryForge is here to make the answer just "Yes".
Writing for Yourself or For Others? The Biases of the Reward Circuit
One day I woke up and realized I was writing a novel that I didn't enjoy, simply to gain a bit more popularity, receive a few more comments, views, and likes. I had lost myself to the reward circuit.
REJECTS, WE SUMMON YOU! (How getting rejected helped me be more confident as a writer)
The fear of rejection consumed me…I was even afraid to show my writing to friends and family. The act of keeping everything to myself and feeling like an impostor created a sense of safety. I was insecure about everything I produced. Even if I was proud of something, I told myself that others would hate it.
Now, despite my fear, I muster up the courage and submit my work regardless.