Finally, the first chapter of my Science Fiction/Fantasy book Fools of the Abyss is out! 🥰 Fools of the Abyss by Jelena Borojevic Science Fiction/Fantasy "The universe remains indifferent. Simply exists, while its inhabitants try in vain to make sense of their overwhelming home. In this particular sliver of the universe, the mere act of [...]
Category: Blog
The Petite Writer blog is a collection of blog posts that range across various topics related to books and literature. Occasionally, the topics will also include psychology and history – areas that I am very passionate about but certainly not as skilled in.
I enjoy writing about literary works, the art of writing, culture, and the human condition. The blog is a place for me to discuss things that I feel are of interest to book lovers and writers.
Posts are created on a continuous basis although without clear days of the week for posting, yet. The ideas for the posts come from my own experience, interactions with writers, and from the many books that I read throughout the year. Balancing the blog with a full-time job is still a challenge, but I hope to make it a regular thing in the near future.
Unless stated otherwise, musings and thoughts are my own.
S2 E1 What Is Peripeteia?
Peripeteia is a tragedy's favorite tool. One that builds to an unexpected yet pleasing catharsis for the audience and that often brings an ending that is true to life. In this episode, we discuss what peripeteia is as well as how you can use it in your own storytelling.
Freelancing and Life During Coronavirus/COVID-19
We've all been through some serious changes in the past few months, and many of us are locked inside our homes either for the entire day or for a large amount of time during this coronavirus pandemic.
S1 E2 Jobs of the Future for Writers
It's Friday, which means that a new podcast episode is now LIVE! This time, we will look at jobs of the future for writers.
S1 E1 How to Submit a Short Story – from the Perspective of the Reader
In this episode we will discuss how to submit a short story to a magazine from the perspective of the reader. The reader is the first person who will read your manuscript after it has been submitted, and yet, how much do you actually know about what goes on in the reader's mind while they read your story?
3 Questions for A Professional Editor
As a professional editor I get asked many questions regarding the editing experience, especially by writers who have never used an editor before. There is often a serious misconception regarding editors and what their actual job is, why they charge the way they do, and what their actual contribution is to a writer's project.
5 Screenplay Lessons from My First Screenplay
The first screenwriting lessons that I learned were the most important.