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Writing Team: May 18, 2024 10:02:31 AM
Alright, folks, listen up! If you've got something important to say and want to make a splash in the opinion pages, it's time to learn how to write a killer op-ed. An op-ed is your chance to take a stand, make a case, and persuade readers to see...
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Writing Team: May 18, 2024 10:00:30 AM
Attention all you writers, dreamers, and goal-chasers out there! Listen up because we're about to dive into the wonderful world of vision boards and...
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Writing Team: May 4, 2024 1:23:49 PM
If you're itching to learn how to write a bedtime story that'll knock the socks off your readers and send them drifting off to dreamland with a smile...
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Writing Team: May 4, 2024 1:19:14 PM
Hold onto your hats, folks, because we're about to dive headfirst into the dynamic world of frenemies! These enigmatic relationships, which straddle...
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Writing Team: Apr 19, 2024 4:29:31 PM
Hey there, fellow word wranglers and story slingers! Are you ready to dive into the world of writerly self-care?
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Writing Team: Apr 19, 2024 4:16:18 PM
Are you ready to kick your writing into high gear? Well, get ready because we’re about to drop some knowledge that'll have your fingers flying across...
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Writing Team: Apr 6, 2024 3:30:39 AM
Urban fantasy seamlessly blends the mundane and the extraordinary in the ever-evolving tapestry of speculative fiction. It invites readers to embark...
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Writing Team: Apr 6, 2024 3:25:33 AM
In the highly competitive realm of publishing, the first pages of a manuscript wield immense power – they can either open doors to literary success...
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Writing Team: Mar 22, 2024 8:02:47 PM
In literary curation, the role of an editor often emerges unexpectedly, as if destiny itself bestows this mantle upon one's shoulders. Such was the...
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Writing Team: Mar 22, 2024 8:00:01 PM
Making mistakes is an integral part of the writing journey. Each misstep presents an opportunity to learn and grow. A lot of writers make one crucial...
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Writing Team: Mar 9, 2024 12:00:55 AM
Poetry, as an expressive art form, embraces a vast array of structures and styles. Delving into the world of poetic forms reveals a fascinating...
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Writing Team: Mar 8, 2024 11:54:58 PM
In fiction writing, the art of keeping readers engaged is a delicate dance. Unwanted exits and narrative shifts are pivotal in shaping the reader's...
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Writing Team: Feb 2, 2024 8:58:56 PM
As writers, we aspire to reach the “perfect” final draft for whichever project we have in mind. We want to produce works of art that take readers...
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Writing Team: Nov 7, 2023 5:40:34 PM
It's common to jest at the admonishment "touch grass," usually a jibe at those seemingly too digitalized.
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Writing Team: Nov 7, 2023 5:34:46 PM
Gen Z, also known as those who came into the world from 1997 to 2012 (stretching to 2015 because, as we'll dive into with their linguistic quirks,...
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Writing Team: Nov 7, 2023 5:28:13 PM
In a world where the certainties are death and taxes, the tradition has been to leave the final words about us to others. Typically, these eulogies...
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Writing Team: Nov 6, 2023 2:23:12 PM
So, you've crafted your story, but it feels like something is amiss. The pacing in the middle might be off, or perhaps the climax isn't as impactful...
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Writing Team: Oct 26, 2023 3:51:54 PM
Dystopian literature enjoyed a surge in popularity a few years ago with series like The Hunger Games. Though the genre witnessed a decline, it's...
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Writing Team: Oct 26, 2023 3:46:21 PM
Thrillers are the masterclass in suspense, tension, and surprises, captivating readers with every page turn. If you aim to craft the next...
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Writing Team: Oct 26, 2023 3:26:55 PM
Bizarro Fiction, a relatively new genre often likened to the cult section in your video store, has been a niche of literary experimentation.
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Writing Team: Oct 26, 2023 3:19:30 PM
If you aspire to craft better prose, immerse yourself in poetry.
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Writing Team: Oct 26, 2023 3:13:31 PM
Verbal irony, often mistaken, is an element that likely permeates your speech without your conscious awareness.
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Writing Team: Oct 20, 2023 6:59:53 PM
In storytelling, the contrast between a character's understanding and that of others, including the audience, is a potent narrative device. This...
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Writing Team: Oct 7, 2023 10:24:40 PM
Dinkus. What a word, right? While it may sound close to an insult levied by a particular character on Strangers Things, we're talking about a term...
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Writing Team: Sep 29, 2023 10:00:00 PM
There's an undeniable allure to mastering the art of writing about angst. It's a popular theme, especially among young to middle-aged readers, and it...
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Writing Team: Sep 24, 2023 12:00:31 AM
Ah, slipstream fiction. Much like speculative fiction, it lives in that nebulous territory between literary fiction, science fiction, and fantasy....
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Writing Team: Sep 11, 2023 12:12:04 PM
As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, it's only natural to ponder the genre's future. However, for many hip-hop artists, the future has always...
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Writing Team: Sep 11, 2023 12:06:00 PM
In writing fiction, or even performance art, it's essential to understand the role of a kick-off event – that opening scene that sets the stage for...
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Writing Team: Sep 11, 2023 11:59:04 AM
Okay, so when it comes to storytelling, we've got this thing called a "story beat," and it turns out there are two different flavors to it, each...
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Writing Team: Sep 7, 2023 4:47:18 PM
Every song has a color – and an emotion – attached to it. Researchers have explored the world of music-to-color associations for years. We know that...
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Writing Team: Sep 7, 2023 8:23:33 AM
Creative writing has always been a realm of endless possibilities, and sometimes, the most captivating stories sprout from the most unexpected seeds...
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Writing Team: Sep 6, 2023 2:39:52 PM
Nope. Not stuffed animals. We're talking about taxonomy.
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Writing Team: Sep 1, 2023 4:54:10 PM
Cryptic crosswords are the enigmatic gems of the puzzling world, where words become intricate puzzles waiting to be unraveled. But have you ever...
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Writing Team: Sep 1, 2023 4:52:11 PM
In a world increasingly dominated by technology, it's not surprising that artificial intelligence (AI) has found its way into the realm of creative...
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Writing Team: Aug 29, 2023 6:08:45 PM
In a world filled with mundane musings and ordinary narratives, there exists a realm of creativity that thrives on the strange, the bizarre, and the...
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Writing Team: Aug 25, 2023 11:40:15 AM
Let's pause and explore the enchanting world of serendipity, where chance encounters and seemingly trivial coincidences lead to extraordinary...
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Writing Team: Aug 25, 2023 11:36:20 AM
Deep within the recesses of myth and legend lies a realm where reality and imagination intertwine. In "Whispers of the Labyrinth: Conversations with...
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Writing Team: Aug 25, 2023 11:31:02 AM
In a world where imagination knows no bounds, the concept of altering the very fabric of nature's laws becomes a playground for creativity.
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Writing Team: Aug 25, 2023 11:26:19 AM
Human imagination is a powerful tool that allows us to conjure up vivid images, emotions, and sensations. Just as an artist wields a brush to paint...
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Writing Team: Aug 18, 2023 1:24:34 PM
You know why you love sitcoms? Writers. Writers make sitcoms worth watching (and the world go round, but that's obviously our biased opinion).
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Writing Team: Aug 18, 2023 1:00:38 PM
Nathan Pyle's "Strange Planet" series of books and comics has taken the world by storm, offering a fresh and innovative perspective on the mundane...
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Writing Team: Aug 15, 2023 3:52:20 PM
Imagination is a wondrous force that has the ability to create entire worlds and characters from the depths of our minds. It's a tool we often...
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Writing Team: Aug 15, 2023 3:46:51 PM
Urban legends, those chilling tales whispered in hushed tones around campfires and shared in late-night conversations, have a peculiar way of...
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Writing Team: Aug 15, 2023 3:14:36 PM
Welcome to an Extraterrestrial Expedition of Imagination!
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Writing Team: Aug 15, 2023 2:24:47 PM
Metaphors are the spices of language, enriching our communication by infusing it with vivid imagery and underlying meanings.
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Writing Team: Aug 15, 2023 2:19:03 PM
Language is a remarkable tool for expressing emotions, yet there are moments when words fall short, failing to capture the nuances of complex...
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Writing Team: Aug 9, 2023 3:59:02 PM
Behold, fellow adventurers of the eccentric! Let us embark on a kaleidoscopic escapade into the mesmerizing labyrinth of surrealist storytelling—a...
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Writing Team: Aug 9, 2023 3:50:21 PM
Writing is a canvas for artistic expression, and just as there are countless ways to paint a picture, there are a myriad of writing styles that...
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Writing Team: Aug 2, 2023 4:40:46 PM
As professional writers, we often find ourselves seeking inspiration and unique ideas to spark our creativity.
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Writing Team: Jul 31, 2023 3:55:09 PM
Poetry is a diverse and expressive art form that has captivated audiences for centuries. From classical sonnets to contemporary free verse, poets...
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Writing Team: Jul 31, 2023 3:27:00 PM
Flash fiction is a unique and dynamic form of storytelling that challenges writers to craft compelling narratives in a concise and limited word...
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Writing Team: Jul 31, 2023 3:17:54 PM
Symbolism is the art of imbuing objects, characters, or events with deeper meanings beyond their literal representations.
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