- Published by Rebecca Dolence on October 30, 2024
A Guide to Writing Horror for Middle Grade ReadersWriting and Learning Horror is a hair-raising experience to both write and read and fortunately for us,…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on October 30, 2024
Halloween's roots date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. It symbolizes the cycle of life and death, influencing modern traditions like costumes and…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on October 15, 2024
To write a terrifying story, begin by developing a chilling setting, as it establishes the horror tone. Ordinary locations can become sinister through vivid imagery…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on September 30, 2024
You can refer to JK Rowling’s version of Boggarts in The Prisoner of Azkaban. She does an expert job of showing how scary the little…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on September 13, 2024
A GUIDE TO STARTING YOUR NOVEL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ACTIONWriting and Learning Picture it. Your world is built. The central most important characters…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on August 30, 2024
There are quite a few different dimensions to take with adding Banshee into you epic tale. Here are a few that popped into my mind-…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on August 15, 2024
Villains often emerge from tragic experiences that shape their perception and actions. This piece emphasizes that most villains are not inherently evil but are molded…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on August 15, 2024
The article delves into the significance of archetypes in fiction writing, emphasizing that relatable characters are central to engaging readers. It explains the differences between…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on August 15, 2024
Self-editing scenes helps refine your manuscript by focusing on structure and thematic coherence. Each scene, like a puzzle piece, must have conflict, tension, and clear…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on July 31, 2024
The combination of energy and intention are a powerful force. We can pull our energy from a place of love by offering positivity for the…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on July 19, 2024
Fiction writers can develop powerful characters utilizing Carl Jung's 12 Basic Archetypes. This article focuses on The Caregiver, The Explorer, and The Rebel with distinct…
- Published by Rebecca Dolence on July 5, 2024
Writing and Learning When the time comes to write a query letter, hair gets pulled, lips are bitten, and often, mouths are full of cuss…
Creature of the Month Club
THE BOGGART
September 30, 2024
You can refer to JK Rowling’s version of Boggarts in The Prisoner of Azkaban. She does an expert job of showing how scary the little critters scare the heebie-jeebies out of you by using your worst enemy—fear. We’ve learned that boggarts are mischievous and enjoy playing tricks on people similar…Read more
BANSHEE
August 30, 2024
There are quite a few different dimensions to take with adding Banshee into you epic tale. Here are a few that popped into my mind- How can you see the Banshee in your story? References: https://www.britannica.com/topic/banshee Croker, Thomas Crofton (1838). Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland. [By Thomas…Read more
THE EVIL EYE
July 31, 2024
The combination of energy and intention are a powerful force. We can pull our energy from a place of love by offering positivity for the good of someone other than ourselves, or we can choose to use our energy to send negative, and sometimes evil intentions, to cause harm or…Read more
THE PHOENIX
June 30, 2024
The Phoenix "Rise from the Ashes" This is such a common phrase we use in our modern vernacular, but where does it derive? We offer these words as though they are encouragement to the recipient. It feels as though every human on the earth understands the Phoenix's timeless phrase as…Read more
THE ANKOU
May 30, 2024
Welcome to RAD Note’s Creature of the Month Club. This month we’re going to take a deeper dive into... The King of the Dead, The Soul Harvester, The Henchman of Death Originating out of Celtic Folklore, The Ankou is the taker of souls from this realm to the Otherworld. Seeing…Read more
DJINN [JINN, GENIE, JINNI]
April 21, 2024
Welcome to RAD Note’s Creature of the Month Club. This month we’re going to take a deeper dive into the mysterious Djinn, also known as Genie, Jinn, and Jinni. Derived from an ancient Arabic term meaning “covert” or “darkness”-as most Jinn are secretive, covert spirits who remain invisible to humans…Read more
