Women’s Fiction: Definition and Examples

Women’s Fiction: Definition and Examples

Is it just my imagination, or are most bookstores swamped full of women’s faces on books? These covers tend to show female faces turned away from the camera, or maybe even completely out of sight. But even at first glance, you can guess that the theme is targeted...
Monster Literature: Definition and Examples 

Monster Literature: Definition and Examples 

Monsters aren’t just creatures that kids are afraid of finding under their bed at night; in literature, they play a crucial role in exploring the nature of good and evil. Did you know that there’s a whole genre in literature called monster literature?  Monster...
How to Write an Artist Statement: 7 Tips for Success

How to Write an Artist Statement: 7 Tips for Success

When someone asks you what you do as a visual artist, it might be challenging to explain your kind of work. The good news is, an artist statement can act as part of your portfolio and help to summarize your work when you need to apply for things like grants. It also...
10 French Literary Agencies

10 French Literary Agencies

In the US publishing world, literary agents have long been essential players in the pursuit of a traditional publishing deal, especially if an author wants to get signed by one of the Big Five. But in France, publishing is a bit different. Until recent years, literary...
22 of the Best Children’s Book Series 

22 of the Best Children’s Book Series 

Introducing a child to the joys reading is one of the most rewarding things in life. But different children like different things, and sometimes, it can be difficult to pick books that you’re a child will enjoy. In a children’s book series, the child already knows the...