24 Aug

Book Review: Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft by Janet Burroway As a budding writer constantly on the hunt for guidance, Janet Burroway's Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft piqued my interest for its reputation as a staple in the creative writing world. This updated tenth edition, part of the Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing series, promised not just the foundational principles of narrative craft but a fresh perspective, complete with new prompts and contemporary examples. Little did I know, this book would not only...

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23 Aug

On Writing and Failure: Embracing the Struggle When I first stumbled upon Stephen Marche's On Writing and Failure: Or, On the Peculiar Perseverance, I was immediately struck by the purposeful candor of its title. As a budding writer myself, the notion of writing entwined with failure resonated deeply. Marche doesn't just brush past the romanticism surrounding the writer's journey; he plunges headfirst into the cold, hard truths that form the backbone of a writer's life. This book is not merely a guide—it's a heartfelt essay on the gritty struggle...

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23 Aug

Book Review: Cover to Cover: What First-Time Authors Need to Know about Editing by Kristina Stanley As a book blogger, I'm sometimes tasked with diving into the nitty-gritty of a title's themes, character arcs, and plot points. But what about the behind-the-scenes of authoring itself? Cover to Cover caught my attention because, let’s be honest, it’s not every day you stumble upon a book that's quite literally saying, "Hey, beginner authors, let’s prevent you from embarrassing yourself!" Authored by Kristina Stanley, a veteran editor with a sharp wit and...

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23 Aug

Exploring the Life of a Trailblazer: A Review of Lorraine Hansberry: The Life Behind A Raisin in the Sun As a book blogger, I often find myself drawn to narratives that uncover the lives of remarkable figures, but few have captivated me quite like Lorraine Hansberry: The Life Behind A Raisin in the Sun by Charles J. Shields. The title alone invoked a flood of memories—the first time I read A Raisin in the Sun, it felt like a revelation. Hansberry’s exploration of dreams, identity, and the struggles of...

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