5 Iconic Sylvia Plath Poems: A Legacy of a Pained Life

5 Iconic Sylvia Plath Poems: A Legacy of a Pained Life

As one of the most admired poets of the twentieth century, Sylvia Plath managed to win readers’ hearts even in her short 30 years of life. Through her writing, she shared her feelings of despair, anger, and even her obsession with death.  Perhaps it is...
Patchwriting: What It Is and Why You Should Avoid It

Patchwriting: What It Is and Why You Should Avoid It

As a student or writer, you know that you don’t want to commit plagiarism. But did you know that when you change a few words here and there from a passage that somebody else wrote, it may still be a form of plagiarism?  When a revised passage remains too close to...
What are Chapbooks and Are They Worth Publishing?

What are Chapbooks and Are They Worth Publishing?

Many short story writers and novelists enjoy the ease of publishing their works digitally. But when it comes to poets, many are contributing to the revival of the printed book thanks to the rising popularity of chapbooks.  If you’re wondering what a chapbook,...