Lexical analysis tools are neither bad nor good. Likewise, a writer's choice to use lexical analysis tools carries no moral qualifier. It is the arguments for minimizing text complexity that are bad.
Category: craft
EVIL Takes on the Gothic Doppelganger Trope
The television series EVIL is a delicious smorgasbord of Gothic imagery and tropes. Season 4, Episode 12 (Fear of the Other) serves up a unique approach to the doppelganger trope. Note that mild spoilers are in this post, but they are hidden behind an expandable "details" section.
Identifying Characteristics of Gothic SciFi
Gothic... science fiction? What does that mean? This post is an overview of the primary characteristics I'm referring to when I describe my novels as Gothic sci-fi.
Use the Beauty of Museum Collections to Enhance Scenes in Your Fiction
A realistic setting to use as a backdrop for scenes in your next novel could have been painted hundreds of years ago. Many museums have digital scans of their collections. Leverage these invaluable sources to create an authentic sense of place.
Why You Can Trust Me as A Writer
Welcome to my blog! I'm excited to share what I'm writing and publishing, as well as fun facts from my research. This post is a resume of my qualifications as an authority on the literary craft.
Erzsebet Carmean 