Reading and writing are closely connected. While you might enjoy one activity more than the other, both can help boost cognitive abilities, brain health and intelligence. There is a literacy crisis in America. One of the ways to eradicate the problem is to encourage kids to write and read. This can be challenging in a … Read more
Are you an avid reader? If so, congratulations because studies show that reading is good for brain health. It’s one of the best activities you can do. Some people love reading so much that they will do it anywhere and everywhere they can. In fact, there are some odd places to read books, as you … Read more
Art enthusiasts often study various eras in history, where the great masters produced works in common with certain themes of their time. For instance, under a basic study of art history, you would encounter the eras of Gothic art, as well as the Impressionist era and the Renaissance. Interestingly, American literature has also unfolded with … Read more
One thing is certain if you are a fiction writer. Failing to develop your plot will not only lose readers for a particular story, it will also possibly make avid readers shy away from your works if they see lack of plot development as a habit in your writing. Learning to develop a great plot … Read more
You might be a seasoned writer who has been writing since as long as you can remember. Then again, you might be brand new to the world of writing. Whether you write for pleasure or for income, school or something else, chances are, you will have the opportunity to develop creative writing skills. Creative writing … Read more
Are you a grammar guru? Do you diagram sentences just for fun? Can you hold your own in a debate about the Oxford comma? If so, there’s a book that is trending as a best-seller that you might enjoy. It is entitled, ”Rebel with a Clause—Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian,” by Ellen Jovin. … Read more
The 2022 holiday season is kicking off this week. Throughout the country, people will be attending social gatherings, greeting family and friends, sharing feasts, shopping, decorating and more, to ring in the most festive season of the year. Stories make the holidays all the more special. Whether spoken in the form of anecdotes from holidays … Read more
Who was the youngest person ever to become a published author? Which author wrote the most books? What is the best-seller of all time? Today’s post will answer these questions as well as share other random author facts, just for fun! Are you an avid reader? Maybe you will discover something you didn’t already know … Read more
Some people write for the sheer pleasure of it. Others are paid to do a job. Still, others write in the hopes of one day giving the world a bestseller. In fact, you might find yourself simultaneously in several of these categories. In any event, if you do not have discipline to write, you’ll no doubt procrastinate, … Read more
If you’re an author or an avid reader, you’re no doubt familiar with basic accepted, standardized rules for grammar and punctuation. You might also be familiar with, or at least aware of, multiple style guides that the writing industry uses. Three of the most well-known formats include the Modern Language Association (MLA) rules, the Associated … Read more