I love writing college essays. I know, I know, you’re probably thinking that’s only because I’m a writer—it must be a breeze for me. But it’s not. Having writing skill is definitely useful when it comes to conveying a sense of yourself through your essay, but what’s really important is self-discovery and focusing on voiceContinue reading “What Writing a College Essay Means to Me”
Author Archives: Austin Wen
Funny SAT Story
Hi Everyone, So this blog here has so far been filled with doom and gloom and writing tips, right? I want to bring some levity (and more variety!) to it because I feel like it’s good for an author to show their other interests as well. I’m not all about writing, you know. I doContinue reading “Funny SAT Story”
Part 4 of my short story: “Hidden in Plain Sight”
First off, Happy Mother’s Day to all the hardworking mothers (especially my mom)! It’s been 3 weeks since I last posted, I know. It’s just that I had to study for and take the SAT, get my second dose of the Covid vaccine, do school stuff—typical Junior year activities. Also consider the fact that theContinue reading “Part 4 of my short story: “Hidden in Plain Sight””
Part 3 of my short story: “Hidden in Plain Sight”
Hey Everyone, I’m sorry to say I’ve been very lazy (and busy) the past two weeks, so my blog has not been updated in a while. That changes now. Here is part 3 of my 4-part short story: “Hidden in Plain Sight.” Be sure to read the previous blog posts/parts first if you haven’t already;Continue reading “Part 3 of my short story: “Hidden in Plain Sight””
Part 2 of my short story: “Hidden in Plain Sight”
Hi Everyone, As the title suggests, this is the continuation of last week’s story. If you guys haven’t read that yet, please go read the first part before you start on this one. It’s in the previous blog post. Oh, you want a blurb? To pique the interests of those who have yet to readContinue reading “Part 2 of my short story: “Hidden in Plain Sight””
Part 1 of my short story: “Hidden in Plain Sight”
Create an unlikeable character and put them in a situation that makes them likeable.
Why Do I Like Genre Fiction?
Reading for me, at its core, is just another medium of entertainment. I like watching TV shows and Youtube as well, but reading satisfies me in a different way. Of course, there’s the payoff, where a plot point or mystery that has been escalating reaches its climax and resolves itself in a dramatic fashion. IfContinue reading “Why Do I Like Genre Fiction?”
Progress Update on the Sequel to Pantheon
I’m taking a break from blogging this week, so this post will be a lot shorter than usual. For those who don’t know me, I usually write about writing and my journey as a writer, but today will be about the big project I’m currently working on instead. Don’t worry, I’ve seen those progress barsContinue reading “Progress Update on the Sequel to Pantheon”
How to Break Grammar Rules
Ever heard of the saying, “Learn the rules so you can break them” or something else along those lines? Well, how exactly do you break rules in writing? Why would you want to break rules in writing? I’ll be honest; I was always focused on following the rules, so much so that I didn’t evenContinue reading “How to Break Grammar Rules”
How to Write Death Scenes
When approaching grief, it’s not just about having a sad thing happen in a scene and calling it a day. You have to tackle how your characters react to that misfortune, and it’s often the reaction that truly tugs at your reader’s heartstrings. For example, (not spoilers—literally in the blurb) Reine’s parents die in Pantheon,Continue reading “How to Write Death Scenes”