Tag: advice
As every book lover knows, the TBR list is longer than any human can finish over a lifetime. So how can we decide which one on the list of …
Ever since Mark Twain once said “write what you know,” the adage has been passed along to new and aspiring writers. It makes sense on paper—why wouldn’t you write …
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 …
Attention all high school and college students: if you really want to shine in the next class discussion, or get a good grade on your upcoming literary analysis essay, you’ll …
Anybody make any resolutions for the new year? To lose weight, to quit smoking, to find a new job, to call your mom more often… anything? How about to …
You know that book that makes you so indescribably angry that you want to throw it across the room, or worse? It could be for a variety of reasons: …
Stephen King is a name almost synonymous with horror. Several of his novels revolve around at least one protagonist that’s a victim of bullying. Bullying is seen everywhere. Everyone has …
As wonderful as reading is, there are pitfalls to being a fanatic. Never fear. I’m not just going to point out why obsessively reading can sometimes be a bad …
Whether you’ve always wanted to visit London but have never gotten the chance, are planning a trip and can’t wait to get there, or have already visited but feel like …
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 …
During the holidays, with parties and gifts for practically everyone you have ever met, you’re probably feeling the pinch on your wallet. But being generous and having a memorable, meaningful Christmas …
Among bibliophiles, ‘boring’ sounds like a dirty word. It sounds silly at first, but it’s true: how many times have we read books because friends or family swore up …
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 …
Not everyone loves reading books. Hard to believe, but it’s true. So it somewhat makes sense that those people would not be excited to receive a book as 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 …
Do you own so many books that you’re having to stack books on top of books all throughout your house? Are you tired of looking at your bookshelves wishing …
In this day and age, many people are looking to turn their passion into something that can make them money. People who love books are no exception. If you …
Lisa Cutts is a full-time detective constable and author of crime novels. She answers procedural questions in a monthly column for Writing Magazine. Her first novel, Never Forget, is the …
Welcome back to our Bibliotourism feature! This is where we share with you some of the world’s top destinations for book lovers. Today we are heading to the Pacific …
It is the beginning of November. Not only is it Movember, it’s also National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo. If you are participating right now or want to participate …