Folklore
Nissy Preth, M.Pd, Ph.D
8 April 2025
Folklore: Preserving Traditional Stories and Practices
The first time I truly understood the power of folklore was during a conversation with [...]
Alliteration
Nissy Preth, M.Pd, Ph.D
7 April 2025
Alliteration: Enhancing Text with Consonant Sounds
I still remember the first poem that made me fall in love with alliteration. It [...]
Hi-Fi
Nissy Preth, M.Pd, Ph.D
6 April 2025
Hi-Fi: Weaving Fact with Fiction
I still remember the first historical novel that truly captivated me about 16 years ago. [...]
Protagonist
Nissy Preth, M.Pd, Ph.D
5 April 2025
Protagonist: Following the Main Character’s Journey
Ever started reading a book or watching a movie and found yourself thinking, I’m all [...]
Non-fiction
Nissy Preth, M.Pd, Ph.D
4 April 2025
Non-fiction: Exploring Reality Through Prose
There’s something powerful about non-fiction. It doesn’t rely on dragons or dystopias—it builds stories from [...]
Flash Fiction
Nissy Preth, M.Pd, Ph.D
3 April 2025
Flash Fiction: Telling a Story in Under 1000 Words with Maximum Impact
I used to think you needed pages—maybe even chapters—to tell a good story. Then I [...]
Free Verse
Nissy Preth, M.Pd, Ph.D
2 April 2025
Free Verse: Breaking Free of Traditional Poetic Constraints
Free verse is where poetry breaks free. It doesn’t follow traditional patterns of rhyme or [...]
Limerick
Nissy Preth, M.Pd, Ph.D
1 April 2025
Limerick: The Playful Five-Line Poem Full of Wit and Rhythm
I still remember the first limerick I ever heard. It was something silly about a [...]
Haiku
Nissy Preth, M.Pd, Ph.D
31 March 2025
Haiku: The Art of Japanese Poetic Brevity
I wrote my first haiku in the back of a notebook during a rainy afternoon. [...]
Drama
Nissy Preth, M.Pd, Ph.D
30 March 2025
Drama: The Key Structures of Dramatic Writing Every Writer Should Know
The first time I tried writing a play, I had a great idea, some strong [...]