Are orphan stories a relic of our grim past, or are orphans just a convenient plot device?
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When minor characters turn hero…
Do books have room for more than one hero? Aunt Polly, Regulus Black, and Izz Huett think so!
9 differences between bookworms and English majors
So you've been devouring books since you were five-years-old. Does that mean you're ready for your honorary pHD in English? Only if you can identify with these 9 differences between English majors and bookworms: #1 English majors read short stories. Why invest your emotions in a story that's only going to last ten pages? Because … Continue reading 9 differences between bookworms and English majors
Who should paint Jane Eyre’s portrait?
If a picture's worth a thousand words, imagine what a picture from Vincent van Gogh or Leonardo da Vinci could tell you about your favorite book characters.
5 poems that could be full-blown novels
Keeping it short and sweet is impressive, but some poems just leave you wanting more!
How Pixar breaks hearts (and you can too)!
Turns out, there's a three step formula that Pixar uses to break hearts. Learn it, then go forth and break hearts like a pro.
If Holden Caulfield was a girl…
would he have more friends? Would Elizabeth Bennett be quite so sassy if she was a man? And what would happen to Sherlock Holmes' intellect if he belonged to "the gentle sex?"
5 Oddly Specific Writing Tips
Creative writing classes often reiterate the same lessons, but when you read, you can pick up lessons you'll never hear in a class. These are a few of the lessons I've picked up on...
Can your fictional character hobnob with Charles Darwin?
Has your favorite historical figure ever made an unexpected cameo while you were reading a historical novel? How did you react?
Trick or Treat: literature’s most delightful surprise endings
From chick lit to murder mysteries, every genre has its gems. Prepare to be surprised by my choices for the best surprise endings!
