storytelling

Fiction Writing Activities to Help You Find Inspiration

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

Unconventional writing activities that will give your imagination a work-out.…

January 29, 2024

In this article about studying abroad in Ireland, a plane sails across the sky, heading towards a cloud resembling the Irish flag.

Conversation vs. Convention: Studying Abroad in Ireland

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

An Irish getaway may just be what you need to alter your perspective on storytelling.…

July 13, 2023

In an article about a novel by Italo Calvino, two luminous figures walk around the edges of an impossible triangle.

Reading About Reading Teaches Readers About Loving

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

Italo Calvino’s metafictional novel 'If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler' finds a powerful and complex connection between relationships and storytelling.…

February 4, 2023

An article on 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' has a drawing of a blue tie-like object floating among clouds of red and purple

‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Leaves You Longing for More

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

The fantasy romance film, from the director of the ‘Mad Max’ movie franchise, promises enchanting visuals but suffers from a shaky, poorly structured plot.…

September 10, 2022

Why Zuko Is Still Television’s Greatest Redemption Story

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

One of Nickelodeon’s most beloved characters is also a storytelling triumph.…

September 9, 2022

In an article about romantic tropes, two people are shown in a drawing with a heart between them.

5 Top Romantic Tropes in Storytelling

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

From love triangles to soulmates, the possibilities for creating engaging plots are endless.…

June 10, 2022

An illustration of the brain for an article about memorization.

A Few Simple Memorization Techniques Can Make Studying a Breeze

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

Our minds are notorious for being fleeting and unreliable, but there are tricks you can use to improve your recall ability.…

December 25, 2021

Must B Nice’s Podcast ‘Day by Day’ Tells Relatable Fictional Stories of Quarantine

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

A brand new production company is putting out positive narratives of people during COVID-19. 'It’s not supposed to be the Oscar winner of the year, it’s just meant to be something that speaks to people…

November 4, 2020