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When it comes to fiction, setting often plays second fiddle to plot and character. But the most powerful stories treat the setting as more than just a backdrop. The environment in which your characters live and breathe can become a character in its own right, dynamic, influential, and integral to the...

In fiction, it’s easy to fall in love with the hero. They have the quest, the growth, the heart. But what’s a story without a great villain? A compelling antagonist does more than cause trouble; they push your protagonist, deepen your themes, and stay with the reader long after the final page. You want...

Let’s be honest – while conducting academic research is a huge undertaking, the journey rarely ever ends there. The path to publication is a feat of its own, one that requires determination, countless hours of work, and in many cases, professional help. Having one’s research published in an academic...

As if conducting academic research wasn’t difficult enough, there are plenty of tasks and responsibilities that come as part of the package – including the research protocol. Worry not, though! This article serves as a quick manual to writing a research protocol that withstands scrutiny and helps guide...

Without great characters, fiction would be dead. Who can forget Gollum whispering to himself and slinking through the shadows of Moria in Lord of the Rings? What about the seemingly dark and mysterious Severus Snape in Harry Potter and how it’s not really clear what side he’s really on? Or the moustache...