Yessica JainJul 13, 2023Deep Third POVWhether or not deep third deserves to be its own POV is a subject of controversy among writers. After all, we are always taught three...
Yessica JainMay 25, 2023Playing with Perspective (in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Stories)“Everyone is the hero of their own story,” said John Barth. Most people are intrinsically aware of this, but many writers are averse to...
Yessica JainFeb 16, 2023Romance TropesIn honor of Valentine’s day, I wanted to dedicate this week’s post to romance tropes. Almost every young adult novel has a romantic...
Yessica JainNov 17, 2022Techniques to Build Your CharactersCharacters are the heart of any story. Most readers read because they’re invested in the characters. They want to see how a character...