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Poem: Down from the Brae
Introducing a selection of poems from memoirist, Dan Juday to celebrate the publication of his debut novel Waltzing a Two-Step: Reckoning Family, Faith, and Self which will be released on September 15, 2021. In his memoir, Dan recounts life as a Catholic-school child...
25 Famous Shakespeare Quotes About Life and Love
To celebrate the release of our Shakespeare themed coloring book, Color The Bard: A Coloring Book Featuring the Sonnets, Sound, And Fury of William Shakespeare, we've collected some of his most famous quotes about life and love. Though William Shakespeare has been...
Advanced Novel Plot Structure: Joseph Campbell & The Hero’s Journey
In his book The Hero With A Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell lays out “The Hero’s Journey” inspired by psychoanalyst Carl Jung’s take on myths from various cultures around the world. Much more complicated than Freytag's Pyramid, this framework for storytelling takes a...
The Basic Novel Plot Structure: Freytag’s Pyramid
Just from hearing stories, watching movies, or reading books, you probably have an inherent understanding of the basics of plot structure. But truly understanding the building blocks of storytelling and the most effective blueprints for building complex structures can...
10 Common Book Cover Mistakes that Self-Published Authors Make
Potential readers searching for their next book spend between three to five seconds looking at a cover on digital and physical bookshelves before they move on to the next one. That means you only have a few seconds to communicate what your book is about and intrigue...
10 Valentine’s Day Gifts Perfect for Book Lovers
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but you still have time to get your beloved bookworm an amazing literary-themed gift. We've compiled a list of ten gift ideas to help you on your quest for the perfect gift. Of course, these suggestions work equally well for...
Austen Zodiac: The Astrological Signs of Jane Austen’s Heroes and Heroines
It's almost Jane Austen's birthday! In honor of our favorite Saggitarius, we've decided to pick an astrological sign for the heroines and heroes of her six novels. Who's fiery? Who's fishy? Keep reading and find out! Aries: Captain Frederick Wentworth Fire | Cardinal...
Archetypes for Writers: 12 Jungian Archetypes
Renowned psychologist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung theorized that certain universal patterns, called archetypes, exist at the core human behavior. Jung's theory often resonates with writers and frequently exist in literature, TV, and movies. Learning to use archetypes...
20 of Jane Austen’s most Memorable Quotes about Love and Romance
In honor of Valentine's Day I've collected 20 of Jane Austen's most profound, funny, and truthful quotes about love. Personally I'm a big fan of Jane's biting wit and insight into people's faults, but I can't resist a well written declaration of love either. Though...
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