Character Development

Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift was born in Ireland on November 30, 1667. An influential writer of his time, he used satire to protest England’s rule of Ireland. In addition to writing, he was the dean of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. He wrote under pseudonyms, most likely to protect himself from the political conditions of his time and place.
By Reb Kreyling4 months ago in Critique
Beauty in Black Season 2: Power, Money, and Chaos Are Back on September 11, 2025!
Okay, friends, grab your snacks and a comfy chair, because Beauty in Black Season 2 is almost here, on September 11, on Netflix. It promises even more drama, intrigue, and jaw-dropping moves than the first season. Yes, like before, there’s plenty of time to soak in the chaos, bringing the signature mix of charm and edge.
By Sara Yahia4 months ago in Critique
3 TV Shows and 10 Truths: From Background Hummus to Main Course
For decades, Hollywood treated Arab women like background hummus, flat, decorative, and just there to make someone else look exotic. Veiled, silent, or sighing theatrically, they were reduced to one-note caricatures. Finally, that’s changing.
By Sara Yahia4 months ago in Critique
So I watched Wednesday...again. Content Warning.
This week, I watched Wednesday, Season Two Part Two on Netflix and I have more notes than I did when I first watched Wednesday on Netflix in 2022. Someone told me to watch The Vanity Fair interview on YouTube because my theory corresponds with something Jenna Ortega had said in the interview.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Critique
The "Trauma Plot": Have We Over-Therapized Our Stories?
THE "TRAUMA PLOT": HAVE WE OVER-THERAPIZED OUR STORIES? WRITTEN BY: LEGANCY WORDS I love a good character arc. I love seeing someone overcome their past, face their demons, and emerge stronger. But lately, I’ve noticed a pattern—one that’s become so common it’s almost a requirement for any story wanting to be taken seriously.
By LegacyWords4 months ago in Critique
So I watched Wednesday ...again. . Content Warning.
So I watched Wednesday again on Netflix. Following the release of the second half of season two on Wednesday, September 3, 2025; I was inspired to start again at Season One. A whole new world started to re-weave itself around me. In this little part two of So I watched..., I wanted to discuss what in my weed-enduced psychosis I found in the underlining story that writer Tim Burton shares with us.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Critique
The "Anti-Hustle" Culture: Are We Glorifying Laziness or Finally Living?
TITLE: THE "ANTI-HUSTLE" CULTURE: ARE WE GLORIFYING LAZINESS OR FINALLY LIVING? WRITTEN BY: LEGANCY WORDS My burnout didn’t arrive with a dramatic crash. It seeped in slowly, like cold through a window pane. For years, I wore my exhaustion like a badge of honor. “Rise and grind,” my phone lock screen cheered me on at 5 a.m. “Hustle harder,” I’d whisper, cancelling another dinner with friends to get ahead on a project.
By LegacyWords4 months ago in Critique
So I watched Wednesday...
So I watched Wednesday. I mean, why wouldn't I? It's an Addams' Family Universe television show on Netflix directed by Tim Burton. Why wouldn't I want to deep dive into this critically acclaimed adventure series starring Disney's Stuck in the Middle's Jenna Ortega? Of course, I saw Wednesday.
By Parsley Rose 5 months ago in Critique
If Great Dead Writers Were on Facebook - 3. Top Story - August 2025.
I have started these series with the Russian writers and then thought why should I have all the fun alone (thanks to Raymond G. Taylor for the idea to turn this into an unofficial challenge!). So I'm opening it up for others who would like to see if they can bring dead writers into the modernity through their imagined Facebook or other social media posts.
By Lana V Lynx5 months ago in Critique
The Architects of Desire: How Gucci Survived Scandal and Became a Global Powerhouse
The Architects of Desire: How Gucci Survived Scandal and Became a Global Powerhouse Murder, betrayal, and reinvention — the story behind Gucci’s luxury reign.
By waseem khan5 months ago in Critique
I Can't Speak Out Loud
Everyone has a dark side, hidden stories that no one knows about. Maybe, until now, you haven’t been able to share yours. The dark side doesn’t mean something bad; it’s simply the part of us that remains unseen, still in the dark, unnoticed by anyone.
By Raghad Nassar5 months ago in Critique
5 Must-Watch K-Dramas Where Women Steal the Spotlight and Rewrite the Rules
Over the past decade, K-dramas have evolved from weekend binges to become mirrors, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of women around the world in a heightened, stylized manner.
By Sara Yahia5 months ago in Critique