by lauralizbuckley | 14 Mar, 2020 | Book Reviews
Shadow and Bone Plot summary Alina Starkov and Malyen Oretsev grew up orphans, relying on each other above all else. Soldiers now, although they aren’t as inseparable as they once were, they still mean the world to each other. When their regiment is attacked...
by lauralizbuckley | 10 Mar, 2020 | Writing
Character motivation is one of the most important driving forces of a book’s narrative. It’s enormously significant in making sure your characters are interesting, that their actions make sense throughout the story, and that the events of the plot feel meaningful....
by lauralizbuckley | 7 Mar, 2020 | Book Reviews
The Library of the Unwritten Plot Summary Claire is head librarian of the Unwritten Wing, a space in Hell where all of the unfinished stories live. Her job is not just to take care of the books there—making repairs and organising them—but also to make sure that none...
by lauralizbuckley | 5 Mar, 2020 | Writing
Prophecy in Storytelling Prophecy is a favourite fantasy trope, and it can be used to great effect if you’re thoughtful about it. Before you dive in to planning your oracle’s speech, or working out how to turn your carefully-constructed prediction into a poem, it’s...
