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Neverwhere Book Review
Neil Gaiman takes us on a fantastical journey with Richard Mayhew, and in this book review of Neverwhere, we discuss its overarching metaphor and what lessons his character encounters.
Five Tips for Writing Book Titles
Did you slow down your publishing process because you didn't have the right title for your book? You’re not alone. But, I'm here to help; I have a method to the madness. Read my 5 tips for writing book titles.
Don Quixote Book Review + Analysis
Don Quixote Book Review + Analysis will explore three themes: madness, beauty, and fear.
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Book Review + Analysis
A new favorite book. In this book review of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, we are discussing character arcs and mental health.
3 Reasons "Where the Crawdads Sing" Movie Adaptation was Excellent
It's challenging to trust that productions will accurately transform the text we love into captivating visuals while maintaining the core elements of a story. But you can bet we will buy a ticket to watch it on the big screen. I enjoyed both the book and film, and I will tell you three reasons why "Where the Crawdads Sing" movie adaptation was a true accomplishment.
Don Quixote: Grisóstomo's Song Poem Analysis
In "Grisóstomo's Song" poem analysis, we explore rejection and infatuation, then explore how those affect the ego. This poem comes from the famous Don Quixote tale in part one.
Girl One Book Review
We travel across the country with Josephine Morrow, a few of her parthenogenesis sisters, and a writer Tom. They are on a quest to find the missing "Mom One" and learn about the past. In this book review of "Girl One" by Sara Flannery Murphy, I discuss plot holes, pacing, and why it's propaganda.
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek Book Review
In 1936, a 19-year-old woman, Cussy Mary Carter was born with a blood abnormality that gave her a blue hue on her skin. Along with the small population affected by its shade, she is an outcast in her town surrounded by the Appalachians in Troublesome Creek, Kentucky. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek book review tells us about the pacing, plot, and characterization of this story.
The Lightkeeper Poem Analysis
Carolyn Forché takes us on a voyage to transcend time and we explore the depths of this theme in "The Lightkeeper" poem analysis.
Lessons in Chemistry Book Review
This is the WORST book I have ever read. I'm briefly discussing two major themes in the Lessons in Chemistry book review: feminism and religion. I will say this twice in this review: this book is not a story, it’s a piece of propaganda.
Before I Leave the Stage Poem Analysis
Alice Walker discusses the power of embodying your calling before you leave this stage called life. "Before I Leave the Stage" poem analysis explores a personal outlook on this message through my creative pursuits, and how you can in yours.
Writing Descriptive Sentences
Learn the key tools for writing descriptive sentences through language and literary devices with examples from Oscar Wilde's, "The Picture of Dorian Gray."
A Farewell to Arms Book Review + Analysis
A Farewell to Arms book review + analysis about the hardships of World War I, and the tragedy that befalls both good and evil.
Hidden Pictures Book Review
Jason Rekulak takes us on a supernatural mystery with ex-drug addict Mallory Quinn, who lands a too-good-to-be-true babysitting position. Although her past isn't clean, Mallory teaches us to follow our instinct and never give up. This is a brief book review of "Hidden Pictures".
Senses of Insecurity Poem Analysis
Senses of Insecurity poem analysis explores the dangers of mistaking love for infatuation and the insecurity that creates in us.
3 Readathon Tips
24-hour readathons are exciting but draining. Read these 3 tips before embarking on the challenge.
Bone by C.K. Williams Poem Analysis
"Bone" by C.K. Williams poem analysis explores mortality as the theme and connects this concept to his imagery.
In a Holidaze Book Review
Maelyn is unsettled with every aspect of her life, so she asks the universe for answers. When she and her family get into a car accident, she is sent into a time loop to relive her Christmas holiday over and over again. Now she must figure out how to get out of the cycle and in the process fix her life.
Dracula Book Review + Analysis
Dracula is the vicious blood-sucking monster lurking behind the mist, seeking ruin upon souls. In this book review + analysis, we discuss the structure, themes, and symbols revolving around the protection of innocence and dealing with our inner demons.
Sunset by Rainer Maria Rilke Poem Analysis
In this poem analysis of Sunset by Rainer Maria Rilke, we break down imagery and theme in this poem that you can apply to your writing.