I Can Turn Clichés into More Original Ideas
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While pretty much everything has been done before, some ideas are too overdone, according to the general public. Some of those include...
Sunayna Prasad
Jun 7, 20211 min read
Unintentional Symbolism and Messages I’ve Made in My Writing
Have any of you wrote something and didn’t realize anything significant about your work until long after? I have. They are symbols and...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jun 7, 20213 min read
When Character Flaws Are Too Hard to Apply
Ah, characters: you’ve got to love or hate them—or have some opinion on them. They also shouldn’t be perfect. The hero should do wrong...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Down with Design
Someone needs to design a better hotel. I just came back home from Greece. Yes, I am aware that European luxury hotel designs may differ...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jun 2, 20212 min read
I Am Not Like Other Writers…And Let Me Tell You Why
I enjoyed reading fiction for the first time in recent years. However, before that, the last time I’ve enjoyed reading stories for fun...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jun 2, 20214 min read
The “Haunted” Dude Ranch
Cassandra and her ten-year-old sister, Michaela, settled into their assigned cabin of The Kullen Ranch. The parents took their room...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jun 2, 20212 min read
Plot Hole Problems: Why They Bother Me (and Others)
Plot holes happen everywhere: movies, TV shows, books, and so forth. Even the top writers end up making plot holes, either as...
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Sunayna Prasad
May 19, 20213 min read
Clichés That I Notice in Fiction
If you write prose, you should be aware to avoid clichés, such as “crystal clear” or “a piece of cake”. Readers have seen and heard those...
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Sunayna Prasad
May 19, 20212 min read
Mice and Rats
I sat at the train station. Something moved on the tracks. It was nighttime, so I couldn’t see what it was. It might have been a rat....
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Sunayna Prasad
May 17, 20212 min read
The Maid and the Frog
I started my first job as a maid, serving an elite family: the Galloways. Despite their wealth, they did not spoil their children nor did...
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Sunayna Prasad
May 17, 20212 min read
Why I Chose to Write Fantasy
I have always enjoyed fantasy more than most other genres. I read the entire “Harry Potter” series in my early teens. In fact, at that...
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Sunayna Prasad
May 12, 20211 min read
How Magic Shapes My Characters
What is fantasy without magic? My “Magical Missions” does not differ from that. However, the magic laws and culture do stand out from...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jul 25, 20202 min read
Fun Facts about "A Curse of Mayhem"
Originally, Errol's name was going to be Peril and he was going to be pure evil. He was inspired by the Grim Reaper. Originally, Luis,...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jul 25, 20202 min read
Fun Facts about "The Frights of Fiji"
Jasmine Wilson and her family are Indian Christian. I said that in earlier drafts, but it didn't make it to the final cut. Where is Mr....
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Sunayna Prasad
Jun 7, 20203 min read
Magic Limits in "Magical Missions"
Magic plays an important role in this series. After all, it is fantasy. However, it's not without its limits. See what's impossible with...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jun 7, 20202 min read
Alyssa McCarthy vs. Harry Potter
Disclaimer: this post is only for comparison and contrast between the two characters. I take no credit for Harry Potter. 1: Both are...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jun 7, 20202 min read
Alyssa and All the Characters are Actually Much Older Than You Think
If you read the books, you discover that Alyssa is 12 when she first appears in "The Frights of Fiji" and 13 when she's last appeared in...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jun 7, 20202 min read
How Wizards Hide Their Magic from Ordinaries
Wizards and non-magical beings share the same world. However, they also are similar in a lot of ways. Not only do magicians want to be...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jun 7, 20206 min read
Fun Facts About the Food-Conjuring Spell
The wizards in "Magical Missions" are blessed with the possibility of being able to create food out of thin air. There are benefits to...
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Sunayna Prasad
Jun 7, 20202 min read
If "Magical Missions" Characters were Sorted into Hogwarts Houses
I've been seeing a lot of people sorting fictional characters into Hogwarts houses online. So, I am going to do the same. This post has...
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