Let’s face it: writing is a lonely business. Some writers thrive on that solitude, soaking up the silence, communing with nature, or staying up all night while the muse is …
Talk Amongst Yourselves: How Writing Conferences Can Keep You Going Read More »
The best way to learn a language is to move where people speak it. The best way to learn to swim is to jump in and get wet. And the …
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Every January 1st the Facebook group Anse & Co.’s 50 Book Challenge resets. For bibliophiles, it’s like the beginning of a new school year – all fresh notebooks and sharpened …
The harsh reality of our lives is that many individuals face injustice – especially those who belong to different social groups. Literature has become a leading platform through which many …
Social Justice in Literature: Shooting Kabul By: Isra Cheema Read More »
I have a number of resolutions for this new year. Last year flew by and with it, a myriad of intentions and plans that snuck away in the middle of …
When you are ready to market yourself as a writer, you will hear lots of different terms that may overwhelm you at first such as finding a literary agent, hiring …
10 Ways to Invest in Yourself as a Writer By Tayyaba Syed Read More »
Books that are geared towards teenagers and young adults are one of the most popular and growing genres in the literary world. The Guardian even notes that over half of …
Ok, I’ll say it. National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo) and I don’t get along so well. It’s a competition. It’s a power struggle. It’s another reminder that I haven’t arrived …
Writers and book lovers have been using social media as a platform to establish a presence and gain more exposure for their work for years. This concept may seem intimidating …
Making time to write is probably one of the hardest things for me to do. With family, work, classes, and everything else on my plate, it’s not always easy to …
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