Author: Ashley Stockburger
A “classic” is a book that stands the test of time, bringing something meaningful into the lives of more than one generation of people. But not all classics are …
Even if they’re set on the most fantastic, alien world imaginable, the stories we read are ultimately human stories. That’s why it’s important to write characters who are compelling …
Phew, there’s a lot of reading challenges for 2017 out there this year. Feeling inspired by challenges like Book Riot’s 2017 Read Harder Challenge and POPSUGAR’s 2017 Reading Challenge, I …
Let’s be honest: for writing, the only materials you really need is a pen, some paper, and a great idea. One of the best things about writing is that …
As the year winds down, the lists of the best books of 2016 are pouring in as everyone takes a moment to look back and reflect. With all the …
Creating a fictional world may seem like an intimidating task. You’re building an entire world from scratch, after all. While it’s true that building a fictional world takes a …
It’s impossible to become a great writer overnight; becoming a better writer takes hard work, time, and dedication. However, creative writing is an incredibly rewarding and useful skill that’s …
An Illinois school district has recently pulled one book off its junior English curriculum and is opening up a public forum of debate over the rest of the reading …
Growing up as a kid with ADHD is tough. Sometimes it feels like nobody understands you, or worse: that everyone is sick of you and your inability to sit …
The online book store One Grand Books has an interesting question for celebrities: if you were stranded on a desert island but could bring along any ten books, which would you …
As a kid growing up, one-liners were always my favorite type of joke. Maybe it’s because they’re so short and easy to remember and repeat, or maybe it’s because …
Writing sex scenes is hard. Keeping with the old adage that “sex sells,” it seems that some authors feel the need to compensate by thrusting some very unneeded, unsexy …
In a world where the rift between people of different groups seems to be growing ever larger, can Harry Potter help us begin the healing process? In light of the …
It’s been a long and harrowing few weeks. We all deserve a break from reality, so here are five fictional worlds (you may not know about) to help you …
The holiday season is fast approaching and the spirit of giving is in the air. For many people all over the world who struggle with literacy, there’s no greater …
Next year, Argentinian conceptual artist Marta Minujin has plans to construct a massive installation in order to promote intellectual freedom and to protest literary censorship in Germany and around …
Feel like your life has been just a little bit too easy lately? Has it been too long since you felt like pulling your hair out and screaming into …
Halloween is coming early this year at your local comic shop! Today, October 29, comic book lovers of all ages can pick up free Halloween and horror comics at …
Have you ever come across a situation where you couldn’t quite find the exact word you needed? Well, this list has you covered. Here are nineteen obscure, oddly specific …
Heads up, aspiring writers! The Kadas Prize Foundation has recently announced that they’ll be giving away a $100,000 prize to the writer who can best answer the question: “Are …