Writing "Nonsense"
Father William stands on balances on his head in front of a young man

Lewis Carroll's written works and poems are considered quintessential examples of "nonsense verse," a distinct literary genre popularized by Carroll himself. Poems like Jabberwocky, The Hunting of the Snark, and the many riddles sprinkled throughout Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-glass and what Alice Found There are rife in nonsensical whimsy. Nonsense literature balances elements that make sense with those that do not, often breaking standard literary conventions and logic. The results are something otherworldly and memorable.

Writing in the spirit of Lewis Carroll provides us with the freedom to be playful in our storytelling and prose. If you find that you're having trouble getting ink onto paper, try dabbling in a bit of nonsense. Watch in delight as your fantasy realm unfurls like an ancient fiddlehead fern finally awakened from a centuries-old slumber. 🌿