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Want some tragicomedy examples that are a little bit bitter but with a side of sweet?  We’ve got them, a few famous ones from literature and film.  We will also take you on a quick history of the literary device and show you how authors have used tragicomedy to capture mankind’s paradoxical nature. And hopefully, … Read more

Can’t find playful pun examples to add humor and spice to your writing?  Puns can be both common and sensical, with a bit of confusion mixed in. The brilliance of the memorable comes in the ‘aha’ moment they provide.  Comedian George Carlin once said, “Some people see the glass half full. Others see it half empty. … Read more

I bet you just asked Google to search for creative writing prompts. Or was it writing ideas? Short story ideas? Or maybe writers block? Boy, are you stuck! But don’t worry. It doesn’t matter if you’re halfway through writing a book, sweating over social media posts, or journaling about your own life, all writers get … Read more

Looking for a definitive list of literary devices? Ready to learn about the mighty metaphor? Or its simpering cousin, the simile? We’ve compiled a handy-dandy list of literary techniques that’ll help your writing soar above the clouds… pull ahead of the teeming hordes… shine beyond the most brilliant… You get the idea. Let’s dive right … Read more