E. Ellis AllenA Malfunction of Functioning: Micro-Aggressions and Macro-FrustrationsIt’s been one of those days. I woke up to discover global warming was alive and well, taking a toll on my refrigerator. An inch of bog at…Jun 25Jun 25
E. Ellis AllenEver Worry You’re Just Too Much?Writers are generally curious people. We want to pose questions, find solutions, change the debate, and open new perspectives. It’s what…Jun 4Jun 4
E. Ellis AllenCan You Create Compelling Characters Without Revealing Your Fatal Flaws?I’m part of a writer’s discussion group where the host asks a question on Mondays, and then participants discuss what we’ve discovered by…May 17May 17
E. Ellis AllenThe Art of Letting Go: Killing My Darlings to Rebirth a StoryI need help. Years ago, I wrote a short story I’m considering turning into a screenplay and novel. The story was dark and funny about a…Apr 30Apr 30
E. Ellis AllenHeroic: A Quick Reminder About Greatness.Someone who is brave is someone who knows what they’re up against but does it anyway. Bravery is the characteristic all Superheroes…Apr 9Apr 9
E. Ellis AllenGenre Miscommunication: Why Leave the World Behind Deserves a Second Look.Picture ItApr 5Apr 5
E. Ellis AllenThe Surprise in Oscar’s StrengthLast Sunday, I watched the Oscars from beginning to end for the first time ever. This departure from my regular Sunday routine is a mystery…Mar 12Mar 12
E. Ellis AllenHurts So Good: Embracing the Paradox of Healing Through WritingMost creatives understand that the more we confront our pain, the quicker we heal. The more we share our stories — via splattered across a…Feb 27Feb 27
E. Ellis AllenThe Light I Didn’t Plan ForWhen I met the love of my life, I planned to live in a lighthouse in Maine or Massachusetts, own an intimidating dog, write thick…Feb 141Feb 141
E. Ellis AllenWhip it! Whip it Good: The Art of Genre Blending.*WARNING, SPOILER ALERTS*Feb 132Feb 132
