19 Aug

Review: Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and … by Kate McKean As a writer navigating the choppy waters of publishing—especially in the midst of querying—I was drawn to Kate McKean’s Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and … like a moth to a flame. McKean’s no-nonsense, authentic style feels like a warm chat over coffee with an old friend who’s been through the trenches and comes out the other side gripping the secrets of the trade. Having years of experience as a literary agent...

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19 Aug

Exploring Grief Through Words: A Review of I Look To The Mourning Sky When I first stumbled upon I Look To The Mourning Sky: A Book of Poems and Writing Prompts for the Grieving Heart by the talented author, I felt an immediate connection, as if the universe was nudging me toward this gentle exploration of grief. The title itself evokes such profound imagery, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of curiosity—how could poetry perhaps illuminate this often-dark journey? This collection resonates on multiple levels, weaving together...

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19 Aug

Write Your Novel From The Middle: A Game-Changer for Every Writer As an avid reader and an aspiring writer, I’ve often found myself lost in the labyrinth of storytelling. Whether I’m plotting meticulously or letting the words flow freely (like a true "pantser"), there’s always a point where I feel my narrative slips through my fingers. Enter James Scott Bell’s Write Your Novel From The Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers, and Everyone in Between. This book instantly caught my attention with its revolutionary approach to novel writing—starting...

04:25 / Reviews
19 Aug

Review of Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English by Valerie Fridland When I first encountered Like, Literally, Dude by Valerie Fridland, I felt an immediate connection. As someone who's frequently berated for my love of "like" and my spontaneous vocal flourishes, the premise struck a chord with me. Lingering over Mignon Fogarty’s enthusiastic endorsement, “Smart and funny—I loved it!” only heightened my anticipation. I opened the book eager to discover how these so-called linguistic faux pas might actually serve as essential elements of communication. Fridland delves...

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