by Cole Salao
Some phrases or sentences are beautiful because of their structure. It’s why sonnets, with their rhyme scheme, quatrains and iambic pentameter, are so fun to read or recite. They just feel right! One figure of speech that emphasizes structure is called isocolon....
by Cole Salao
When you started writing, it was probably in a haphazard, spontaneous kind of way. You write whatever you want and whenever you want to. If you think back to those times, you’ll likely remember that you rarely polished any piece, much less finish it. It’s...
by Cole Salao
If you love books and browse social media, you’ve probably heard of the BookTok phenomenon. It’s a community within the TikTok platform where book lovers congregate and share their favorite reads. There’s something for everyone and with...
by Cole Salao
Ugly things hiding under beautiful facades have always been an integral part of storytelling. Add family drama to the mix and the tension just skyrockets. Family is complicated—especially when they want to be seen as flawless. But when issues can no longer be swept...
by Cole Salao
Self-love is a term that is often thrown around but people rarely understand what it means or how it works. Because even though it sounds easy, it’s a complex concept that is further complicated by a multitude of factors such as trauma, loss of self-worth, and...
