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October 16, 2019
Writing what you know?
We are always told that we should write what we know. To an extent, that is true, but those who are writing murder mysteries, for example, are hardly likely to start poisoning/bludgeoning/shooting their nearest and dearest in the name of research. As a reader, though, you want to feel as though the writer really understands his subject, with the kind of expertise that seems so natural that it never shows.
Most of us, if we are honest, have experienced, ev...shows.
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October 13, 2019
Omniscient POV versus Head-Hopping
I’ve been struggling and juggling which POV to write in for two WIPs. I think I’ve finally decided to use Third Person Multiple for one of them definitely!
Why All Modern Writing Dates Back to Ancient Kemet
By Taylre Rene Malloy~Self-Love Literature Contributing Writer
The ancient Egyptians, along with many other early civilizations, knew the healing powers that creative writing generates and attribute all forms of modern written expression as a gift from the ancient Kemetic deity, Tehuti.
The Egyptians, more naturally known as the Kemites of ancient Nubia, classified writing as a sacred act, and thus it became important to document and communicate information about...
Common Mistakes in Short Story Writing – Guest Post by Jaq D Hawkins…
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog
I’ve recently been on the editorial team for a short story anthology, not for the first time, and have been noticing some common mistakes that can trip up an otherwise good story. If you’ve been submitting to anthologies or thinking about doing so, please take note of some of the recurring pitfalls that can cause editors to reject your submission, or if working with a close-knit group, might cause diplomatic nightmares between editors and writers.
First of...
October 12, 2019
Coltan, War, and the Congo
Written by: Shawn Woods, (Public Affairs and Policy Management Student).
Nominated by: Professors A. Diptee & D. Kinsey.
In an age where owning technology is not only normal but also necessary, the need for compact yet efficient, accessible yet low cost technology is, in a sense, indispensable. One material, in particular, has become foundational for manufacturing these final products. Columbite-tantalite, better known as coltan, has become the cornerstone of the digi...
October 5, 2019
Avatar is FernGully
Avatar (2009) is the highest grossing film to date taking in more than $2.75billion since its release in December 2009. In 1994 James Cameron came up with the idea of Avatar.
I have only recently seen Avatar and did as much as I could to avoid hearing even the plot of the story, the characters and even the cast. All that I heard was that the visuals were amazing and I even thought that was too much information. I never voiced my opinion either way that it was good or b...
October 4, 2019
Regarding Nina Simone’s Bad Reputation
How it pained me to see my mother In all her grace and glory Baited to make her angry So she could fit into expectation As long and lithe as Josephine Baker As tall and muscular as Grace Jones How you would fetish her anger A proud black goddess magnificent Black and magnificent was her nickname Her bearing and conduct intimidatingly same With a long black cape and a lovely choker More gothic than any novel by Bram Stoker Statuesque and dark skinned like Roxie Roker S...
October 3, 2019
Don’t Let Your Plot Hijack Your Story – by Janice Hardy…
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog
The plot illustrates the story, but sometimes, it has a mind of its own and takes your novel in the wrong direction.
It’s a common enough tale. You’re writing away, listening to your characters and letting them run the show. They’re diverting a little from your outline, but that’s okay because where they’re going is good stuff. Or maybe you’re the kind of writer who doesn’t have an outline, and you’re enjoying this unexpected path yo...
Reggae superstar Bob Marley is honoured with an English Heritage blue plaque marking the west London house he shared with the Wailers in 1977
A report by James Wood for The Daily Mail.
Reggae superstar Bob Marley has today been honoured with an English Heritage blue plaque, marking the address where he and his band the Wailers lived in 1977.
During his time in Chelsea, west London, Marley and his band finished recording their famous album Exodus, which featured some of their biggest hits, including Jamming, Three Little Birds and One Love.
The plaque at 42 Oakley Street has been in the planning process for a lon...
September 29, 2019
Amazon Giveaway is Retiring. Now What?
Hmmm.
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October 10, 2019 will be the last day that you can run an Amazon Giveaway. (To do so, visit the product page for any eligible item at Amazon.com.)
October 17, 2019 will be the last day to enter Amazon Giveaways as a customer. Until then, you can find Amazon Giveaways here:
https://www.amazon.com/ga/giveaways
What will you do after that?
Authors can still create contests for free books through Goodreads Giveaways.
