Joyce Xia Hong, Author at Ripple Foundation Wave Blog

By Joyce Xia Hong

A Quick Pitch for Chinese-Language Music

Joyce Xia Hong takes a look at the broader appeal of listening to Chinese-language music, and how it's helped her speak the language.

The two versions of The Yin-Yang Master are shown.

By Joyce Xia Hong

The Yin-Yang Master: Two Films, One Name

Joyce Xia Hong compares two films that share the name of The Yin-Yang Master.

A character next to a list of their traits.

By Joyce Xia Hong

Creative Writing

Character Creation 101: Tips for Believable and Surprising Characters

Joyce Xia Hong provides insight on how to fill your stories with creative, dynamic and compelling characters.

Two hands hold onto each other, symbolizing two people helping each other while writing a story.

December 28, 2023

By Joyce Xia Hong

Creative Writing

A Helping Hand: The Key to Better Writing

Joyce Xia Hong offers tips on how to improve your writing, including getting a friend to read over your work.

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