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Common Fantasy Fiction Tropes
Before I start, this is not a post telling you not to write these themes in your own fiction. This isn't one of those 'cliches to avoid'...
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Jen
- Nov 15
- 3 min
The Pros & Cons of Submitting Your Fiction to Markets
Rejection is tough in fiction writing, and it tends to happen way more than acceptance for most of us. Even so, many of us continue to...
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Jen
- Nov 9
- 3 min
That Old Chestnut: Write What You Know
Oh yeah, this piece of advice. I remember it well. Most writers do. But as a fresh young writer years ago, I don't think I fully...
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Jen
- Oct 27
- 2 min
5 Must-Watch Creepy YouTube Channels That Will Haunt Your Dreams
For as long as I can remember, I've been obsessed by the eerie and mysterious. From spine-chilling tales to hair-raising investigations,...
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Jen
- Oct 19
- 3 min
Near-Future Technologies
Do you ever wonder what mind-blowing technologies we'll have available to us in the future? I do all the time. I think it's because I...
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Jen
- Oct 11
- 1 min
[Flash Fiction] Melancholic Moons | Sci-Fi | 153 words
Title: Melancholic Moons Genre: Sci-Fi Word Count: 153 words. Notes: You can find more of my published fiction, as well as free fiction,...
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Jen
- Oct 4
- 3 min
The Human Monster: Writing Complex Villains
Multidimensional villains are key to creating memorable and compelling fiction. Antagonists that posses intricate motivations, detailed...
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Jen
- Sep 29
- 4 min
The Power of Silence: Mastering Minimalism in Horror Writing
Using silence, subtlety and suggestion in horror storytelling can be incredibly effective because it engages the reader's imagination,...
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Jen
- Sep 26
- 2 min
Podcasts! For Your Horror Needs
I listen to a lot of horror and true crime podcasts that offer a diverse range of topics, from real life hauntings and serial killers, to...
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Jen
- Sep 13
- 3 min
Beyond the Supernatural: Everyday Horrors in Fiction
Horror doesn't have to be supernatural or paranormal to tap into our deepest fears. In fact, often the uncanny elements in horror work as...
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Jen
- Sep 8
- 3 min
How Has Science-Fiction Been Right?
This is a follow-up post to my previous, How Has Science-Fiction Been Wrong? While not all speculative ideas have materialised, there are...
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Jen
- Sep 1
- 2 min
[Short Story] The Flesh Garden | YA Horror | 4,100 Words
I have a short YA horror story called The Flesh Garden out in The Chamber Magazine today! It’s free to read online. Title: The Flesh...
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Jen
- Aug 29
- 4 min
How Has Science-Fiction Been Wrong?
Despite its imaginative and visionary nature, science-fiction has often been proven wrong in its predictions of future technology and our...
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Jen
- Aug 19
- 1 min
[Flash Fiction] The Archivist | Fantasy, 108 words
Title: The Archivist Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 108 words. Notes: You can find more of my published fiction, as well as free fiction,...
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Jen
- Aug 10
- 6 min
How Gothic Horror has Shaped Contemporary Writing
Haunted castles, tortured souls and unexplained mysteries - oh my! Who doesn't love a bit of Gothic horror from time to time? This is a...
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Jen
- Aug 2
- 1 min
[Flash Fiction] Reflections | Horror | 252 words
Title: Reflections Genre: Horror Word Count: 252 words. Credits: Many thanks to Yvonne for eyeballing this Notes: You can find more of my...
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Jen
- Jul 26
- 4 min
Analog Horror Videos and ARGs: A Journey into the Unsettling World of Interactive Storytelling
I'm fascinated by media that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, especially if that media leaves me perplexed, intrigued and...
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Jen
- Jul 25
- 1 min
I Now Have A Substack: Join Me There!
I've just set up a substack here: Jennifer Oliver | Speculative Fiction Writing & Articles. Right now I'm updating with some older...
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Jen
- Jul 24
- 1 min
Find me on Bluesky @jenoliverwriter
Come follow me on Bluesky here: jenoliverwriter. Even more things have changed over at Twitter - sorry, I mean X! - where I tend do all...
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Jen
- Jul 19
- 1 min
[Flash Fiction] The Midnight Circus | Horror | 213 words
Title: The Midnight Circus Genre: Horror Word Count: 213 words. Credits: Many thanks to Yvonne for eyeballing this Notes: You can find...
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