If you’re a writer, there might be times when you are looking to try something new. Something non-traditional; but then you think that it’s wrong to go off-script and write something that doesn’t fit what you consider “normal writing.” I’m here to tell you to delve into the unfamiliar without hesitation. Here is my journey … Continue reading The Path of the Experimental Writer
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My Passion for Reading Started with Amish Fiction
My grandma gave me an Amish fiction book in seventh grade. It was a strange book, but it was the book that started my passion for reading. I doubt many people have found themselves wandering down the Amish fiction section at a bookstore, especially not with the intentions of eagerly taking a book home. As … Continue reading My Passion for Reading Started with Amish Fiction
Five Horror Films to Inspire Your Writing
People like to talk about Christmas being the most wonderful time of the year, but they’re filthy liars. Halloween reigns supreme, the most spooky and magical of all, a giant grinning jack-o-lantern behind the wheel of a hot-rod hearse that runs on candy corn and blood, burning rubber as it peels out onto the open … Continue reading Five Horror Films to Inspire Your Writing
A List of Some Exciting 2017 YA Books!
As a book blogger, I’ve discovered that some of the most popular bookish posts are lists. People love lists, especially lists of books. I think it’s obvious that readers like getting reading recommendations and adding new books onto their already endless list of books they wish to read eventually. What’s even more fun for readers, … Continue reading A List of Some Exciting 2017 YA Books!
The Curse of Goodreads
Anyone who has a passion for reading books is familiar with the website Goodreads; if not, your mind is about to be blown. Goodreads is a website dedicated to allowing readers to post honest reviews and rate novels that they have read, rave about future installments and author news together, along with directly contact some … Continue reading The Curse of Goodreads
Star Trek: A Literary Voyage
Star Trek is the everest of successful television. While mostly known in the mainstream for its low-budget-yet-lovable Original series (Ft. William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy) and massively successful reboot movie franchise (Ft. Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto), Trek is far more massive than that. As an entertainment franchise it has spanned: six television series at 725 episodes, 13 … Continue reading Star Trek: A Literary Voyage
I Owe My Life To The Library
Now I know what you are thinking. Clearly the title seems to be a tad dramatic. People who know me personally are aware that I may sometimes over exaggerate, but I stand firm on this issue. I have an obsession with libraries. I am not sure whether or not that would be considered a “weird” … Continue reading I Owe My Life To The Library
How Matilda Influenced My Childhood as a Reader
Many people may not recognize the name Roald Dahl. For those of you who don’t know, Roland Dahl is the author of several very successful children’s books, some of which include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and Matilda. Many of Dahl’s books have been turned into highly popular movies. Roald … Continue reading How Matilda Influenced My Childhood as a Reader
Benefits of NaNoWriMo
For those who don’t know, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is fast approaching. The idea is to complete an entire novel over the course of November, as the name suggests. According to their website, a novel is about 50,000 words long. While this may seem daunting and stressful, there are, obviously, benefits to it as … Continue reading Benefits of NaNoWriMo
The Beauty of the Online Critique
When some people think of getting their writing critiqued, the image of a group of like-minded people sitting in a circle and reading their work of fiction aloud tends to come to mind. In this day and age, where everything we do is based around social media and the internet, the idea of in person … Continue reading The Beauty of the Online Critique
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