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  • Become a Renaissance woman!

    The idea of being a renaissance man has been around for ages, and essentially refers to a man who has become proficient in a range of fields. I’m sure you can picture some of them: Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Niccolo Maciavelli, Isaac Newton, William Shakespeare, Galileo Galilei. Famous and talented men who shaped art, literature, science, politics, and entertainment for…

  • My 2024 TBR

    As a literature student, I have to read a bunch of novels, poetry collections, and plays for my classes. Unfortunately, that often means I have less time available for the books that I want to read, as there are only so many hours in the day. However, as the new year approaches, I thought I’d share some of the books…

  • How to write better characters – Part 1

    Part 1: Figure out who you like Often when you begin writing a story, you have a character idea in mind, as well as a few traits you would like them to have. Unfortunately, while writing, it can be difficult to keep your character consistent, or to truly write them the way you want to. Thankfully, this article will give…

  • 9 books to reignite your love of reading

    As an avid reader from the ripe old age of five, I was stunned as I got older to learn how many people didn’t enjoy reading. In fact, many actually hated it! I could hardly believe it because books had been a refuge for me and many others for so long. Yet, as I got older and was forced to…

  • What you’ll learn when starting a blog

    When I first started writing this blog, it was mostly an experiment to see if I could even do it. I wasn’t sure what it involved, or what I would need to know and do until I did it. The inspiration came from a quote I heard that went like ‘Ready, Fire, Aim!’ This little play on words encourages us…

  • 15 Holiday Gift Ideas for Writers this Christmas!

    It’s that time of the year again when the holiday rush begins, and if you’re struggling to find something for the writer in your life then you’re in the right place! Writers are busy people who always have an idea or two buzzing around in their mind – whether or not they are actually writing them down might be another…

  • How to write the first draft of your novel!

    Novel writing and first drafts can be daunting, so here is your guide to writing your first draft easily!

  • ‘I didn’t say it was good, I said I liked it’

    Nuance is something I think the collective society has really lost the ability to accommodate. As an avid reader and literature student, I have encountered dozens of novels and pieces of art that have given me incredibly mixed reactions. There are stories that I think are written objectively well, with clever language and good pacing that makes sense for the…

  • Who am I? How to find your true self

    Have you ever asked the question ‘who am I?’ If so, I invite you to read this post, and perhaps get a new perspective.

  • ‘Tale of the Dragon Champion’: Everything you need to know!

    Are you looking for your next fantasy read? Are you looking for a cast of diverse and intriguing characters? Powerful mythical beasts they can bond with? A unique and dangerous magic system? A vast fantasy world filled with history, mythology, and political games? Then this might be the book for you… Tale of the Dragon Champion is the debut fantasy…