Writer's Edit

Foreshadowing is a literary device that writers use to create suspense and anticipation in their stories.
It is a way of hinting at what is to come, and it is an effective tool for building tension and keeping readers engaged.
Foreshadowing can be subtle or obvious, and it can take many different forms....

I amar prestar aen, han mathon ne nen, han mathon ne chae, a han noston ned ‘wilith.
If you’re an avid conlanger, you might recognise the above as Sindarin Elvish. To everyone else, it’s simply Galadriel’s opening monologue from The Fellowship of the Ring....

Hands are intimate things. Like eyes, they can be windows into our souls. They can reveal our inner thoughts and feelings, even when we’re trying to hide them.
Our histories can be revealed by our hands – from the callouses on the fingertips of a guitarist, to the finely manicured nails of a runway model....

Structure is the framework of a story. Understanding structure can help you, as a writer, develop those stories that aren’t quite hitting the mark yet.
We are used to act-based structure an audience, as we are better able to absorb and perceive stories when they consist of clear sections – e.g. the beginning, middle and end....