Published by Rebecca Dolence on December 15, 2025
In this article, I peel back the character layers of Elphaba, or the green-skinned woman nicknamed, Elphie, in the 2024 movie Wicked. By examining the…
Published by Rebecca Dolence on November 30, 2025
References: The Chilling Tale of Grýla - Iceland's Gruesome Christmas Witch | The Vintage News Grýla in Norse Mythology: The Icelandic Christmas Witch and Her…
Published by Rebecca Dolence on October 31, 2025
References: Morrigan – Mythopedia The Worship of the Morrigan in Celtic Mythology: Goddess of War, Fate, and Sovereignty Who Is the Irish God of Death?…
Published by Rebecca Dolence on October 10, 2025
In this article, we explore how the protagonist’s deepest struggles become the stage for their greatest strength.
Published by Rebecca Dolence on September 30, 2025
The unicorn is more than a mere character in your story. They are guardians of the natural world. Unicorns represent innocence, transformation, wisdom, strength, and…
Published by Rebecca Dolence on September 17, 2025
In this article, you will learn that characters are more than they appear. They are like onions, waiting for the writer to peel back the…
Published by Rebecca Dolence on August 31, 2025
The unicorn is more than a mere character in your story. They are guardians of the natural world. Unicorns represent innocence, transformation, wisdom, strength, and…
Published by Rebecca Dolence on August 17, 2025
When stuck to write your next story, try using the What If technique
Published by Rebecca Dolence on July 31, 2025
The unicorn is more than a mere character in your story. They are guardians of the natural world. Unicorns represent innocence, transformation, wisdom, strength, and…
Published by Rebecca Dolence on July 14, 2025
Creatures deepen story structure, not by simply creating fear; instead, they symbolize deeper meaning than the surfaced definitions.
Published by Rebecca Dolence on June 30, 2025
The Griffin is a powerful and unique creature, with a head of an eagle and the body of a lion, this formidable foe will fight…
Published by Rebecca Dolence on June 20, 2025
In this article, you will learn how to create characters with depth and develop a backstory will showcase the root of the character’s issue, as…

Creature of the Month Club

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GRYLA – Queen of Christmas
November 30, 2025
References: The Chilling Tale of Grýla - Iceland's Gruesome Christmas Witch | The Vintage News Grýla in Norse Mythology: The Icelandic Christmas Witch and Her Terrifying Yule Lads - The Wicked Griffin Why Iceland's Christmas Witch Is Much Cooler (and Scarier) Than Krampus Belanger, Jeff. the Fright Before Christmas: Surviving…
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THE MORRIGAN
October 31, 2025
References: Morrigan – Mythopedia The Worship of the Morrigan in Celtic Mythology: Goddess of War, Fate, and Sovereignty Who Is the Irish God of Death? A Morbid Introduction to the Morrígan, Donn, and Bilé - Irish Myths Morrigan in Celtic Mythology: Her Myths + Symbols Is The Morrígan Really a…
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BOOGEYMAN
September 30, 2025
The unicorn is more than a mere character in your story. They are guardians of the natural world. Unicorns represent innocence, transformation, wisdom, strength, and freedom. They are the most virtuous creatures of all fantastical ones, as their sacred energy is only available to the purest of hearts.
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WITCHES
August 31, 2025
The unicorn is more than a mere character in your story. They are guardians of the natural world. Unicorns represent innocence, transformation, wisdom, strength, and freedom. They are the most virtuous creatures of all fantastical ones, as their sacred energy is only available to the purest of hearts.
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UNICORN
July 31, 2025
The unicorn is more than a mere character in your story. They are guardians of the natural world. Unicorns represent innocence, transformation, wisdom, strength, and freedom. They are the most virtuous creatures of all fantastical ones, as their sacred energy is only available to the purest of hearts.
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GRIFFIN
June 30, 2025
The Griffin is a powerful and unique creature, with a head of an eagle and the body of a lion, this formidable foe will fight to the bitter end to keep evil and corruption out of its territory.
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KELPIE
May 31, 2025
Kelpies are water spirits found near the rivers and streams of Scotland. Beware! For the attractive pony, with a dripping wet tail, wondering the shoreline alone hasn’t lost its herd.
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BIGFOOT
April 30, 2025
There is something humbling about Bigfoot, as he lives half in our reality and the other half, well, that’s up to our theoretical friend to admit.
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CHUPACABRA
March 31, 2025
El Chupacabra is known in Latin America as a monster that attacks animals and drains them of their blood. Chupa, means “to suck” and Cabra, means, “goat”.
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THE TREE OF LIFE
February 28, 2025
Nature is an amazing creature, and the process of growth is more than transformative; it’s as empowering as life itself.
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NIAN
January 31, 2025
On the Lunar New Year’s Eve, the monster leaves his lair, either the mountains or the sea, with the intention to invade nearby villages. It terrorized and attacked humans and livestock, as well as destroyed crops.
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WHITE STAG
December 31, 2024
The White Stag is known for its massive rack of antlers and is associated with the spirit of the forest.
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