How Writers Conducted Research Before the Age of the Internet These days, most writers do the exact same thing when they have a question, big or small. They whip out their smartphones or open a new tab in a web browser, and Google provides the answer. In mere seconds, they have the answer to the […]
A Look at the Historical Accuracy of Weaponry on Game of Thrones If you’re feverishly waiting for July 16th to arrive this year, the chances are pretty good that you’re a big Game of Thrones fan. You’ve seen the teasers and discussed what every last detail could mean with your social circle over and over […]
Reading is one of the greatest pastimes in the world. It’s enjoyable, it’s relaxing, and it lets you escape to new worlds. However, we’re all capable of enduring periods where the motivation to read fades. If you’re currently trapped in that phase, the tips below are just for you. Incorporate these ideas into your life […]
We have a fun contributed post today about the different types of readers. I definitely fall into the second category – I read purely for escapism and enjoyment. Do you bicker with those who read for education purposes? Picture Credit There is snobbery in all walks of life. You are always going to get […]
10 Reasons Why I’m So in Love with My Ereader If you’re avid readers who socialize with other book lovers, you must have noticed the trend to have an e-reader among your circle. What is it all about, you wonder? After all, it’s another electronic device that looks similar to an iPad, except much less […]
Today we have a guest post on a more serious note. A lot more serious. If you know me, you know I hate people first, and then make exceptions later. Because people suck. They really do. This guest post from a fellow blogger laments the fact that society might be devolving into something we only […]
How Technology Has Changed the Way We Enjoy Books It’s no secret that technology has transformed the way that the modern world works, and even simple tasks, such as reading a book, has been affected by the digital switch. While some book fanatics are still too in love with the way the covers feel […]
[easyazon_link identifier=”B00D62FMC0″ locale=”US” tag=”chapbrea05-20″]Mark Twain[/easyazon_link] would be the best person to draw from when it comes to writing, be it a story or a thought or whatever. He had said that “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” And most aspiring writers place the excuse of inability to […]
Today we have a lovely guest post from Book Blogger Kayl. I love this topic and it segways nicely into a feature we’ve been wanting to start here. Life as a Basic Book Blogger (On Judging Books Based On Their Covers) From a very young age, we are taught the simple concept “Don’t Judge a […]
Reasons Why an Author Uses a Pseudonym Today, many authors both established and unknown are choosing to write under a pseudonym. An established author may write novels under his or her real name as well as write a short story or two under a pseudonym. Alternatively, an unknown author may write novels or short stories […]