Shamona Pretz

Joined January 2021

63 stories

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I am a fiction writer, specializing in YA and fantasy.

Visit my website at https://sylviesoul.com

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Examining Story Structure - SNOW WHITE (2025)
After much delays and much, much Internet ire, Snow White has finally arrived in theatres. Here is the breakdown of the story structure of Snow White (SPOILERS):
By Shamona Pretz10 months ago in Fiction
Examining Story Structure - THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP
WB released The Day the Earth Blew Up with little to no fanfare. While the movie will likely be out of theatres by the time you read this post, here's hoping that you get a chance to watch this animated gem in the near future.
By Shamona Pretz10 months ago in Writers
Examining Story Structure in THE ELECTRIC STATE
This weekend, I watched The Electric State, Netflix’s most expensive movie to date. Overall, I enjoyed the film; having no knowledge of the film save for the gorgeous images I’d seen of the graphic novel, I feel like the movie accomplished what it set out to do.
By Shamona Pretz10 months ago in Fiction
Easy Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas 2024
Want to be all dressed up with somewhere to go, but your wallet is saying “no-go”? Fear not! Here are my top last-minute Halloween costume ideas for 2024 that won’t break the bank.
By Shamona Pretzabout a year ago in Lifehack
Easy Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas 2023
--- Another year, another list of last-minute costume ideas for the time-strapped Halloween enthusiasts! Are you angling to flex your costuming muscles but your nearby Halloween store is just too far or expensive? Fear not! Sylvie Soul has your solution to quick and easy Halloween costume ideas for 2023. Which Halloween costumes grace my list this year? Let's jump right in…
By Shamona Pretz2 years ago in Lifehack
How to Create Space for Yourself as a Writer
As a writer, it’s sometimes difficult to cultivate a space for yourself to create. Creative or otherwise, finding space for yourself can be challenging.
By Shamona Pretz2 years ago in Writers
The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Why a Life of Play is Important. Top Story - April 2023.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, coming out Wednesday, April 5, 2023, is my most anticipated movie of the year, bar none.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Gamers
Consistency is the Key to Success: The Most Important Writing Lesson for Aspiring Writers
If you’ve been following my site regularly, you’d know that I value consistency more than anything else in the writing process.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Humans
How to Write a Top Story for Vocal Media
I’ve written a lot about Vocal Media. While I prefer Medium and my own site for writing, I still find value in cross-posting my site onto Vocal Media as well.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Humans
5 Reasons Writing for Content Mills Will Hurt Your Freelance Writing Career
What is a content mill? Think of it as a sweatshop for creativity. A lot of writing for miniscule pay. When I was first recruited by a content mill, I was excited. Finally, I thought, a chance to make money from my words.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Humans
100 Writing Tips on How to Become a Better Writer
1. Be consistent There’s that C – word again. There’s no two ways about it; if you want to improve, you have to create consistent output.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Humans
Mario Party and the Power of Manifestation. Top Story - October 2021.
I love me some Mario Party. Part board game, part video game, part snapshot of the human condition, Mario Party is the rare game that all my siblings were down to play.
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Gamers