Writing from the edge of reality and fiction
I’m Madison White — a literary writer, worldbuilder, and lifelong explorer of the human condition. Through this blog, I blend craft guides, literary criticism, and genre exploration to help readers and writers navigate the complex terrains of storytelling.
Whether you’re curious about epistolary narration, obsessed with romantasy tropes, or chasing the shadows of Modernist women writers, you’re in the right place.
✍️ My Mission
To celebrate writing as both an art and an act of discovery.
To offer practical, research-based resources for writers at every stage.
To spotlight underrepresented literary voices, formats, and forgotten styles.
If you’ve ever felt like your stories don’t fit the mold — I’m writing this blog for you.
📚 Background & Approach
I hold a background in comparative literature and have spent over a decade immersed in fiction writing, academic analysis, and literary mentorship. My creative interests often lean toward:
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Epistolary fiction: letters, diaries, fragmented storytelling
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Women in literary Modernism: Virginia Woolf, Jean Rhys, Mina Loy
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Romantasy & hybrid genres: where romance meets mythology, rebellion, and re-imagined worlds
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Daily writing practices: sustainable creative habits and craft discipline
Everything I publish here is independently researched, creatively written, and aimed to serve both readers and creators.
🧭 What You’ll Find Here
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Writing guides: on structure, tropes, pacing, narrative POV
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Genre deep dives: romantasy, historical fiction, epistolary forms
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Story-a-Day summaries: short-form analysis of literary pieces
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Reading lists: curated by theme, genre, or era
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Experimental essays: where literature meets memoir, theory, and imagination
I also highlight other voices — guest authors occasionally contribute under clear bylines and bios.
🕮 Selected Work
You can explore a full archive via the List of Work, including collaborations, guest essays, and short fiction experiments.
You’ll also find blog posts by Arthur Whitlock and Penelope Stirling, whose guest essays are published under their own names with editorial review by me.
💬 A Final Word
I believe storytelling is both survival and subversion.
If you’re a writer: keep going.
If you’re a reader: thank you for making the story complete.
Let’s write forward,
— Madison