by Yen Cabag
Reading historical fiction is a great way to learn about history. Instead of memorizing boring facts like dates and names, you can be transported into another time period, and even get to know people who lived during that time. Ken Follett is one of today’s...
by Anja Smith |
You’re in the middle of writing a scene and your characters are talking to each other. It’s really a classic he said, she said–situation. And things are actually getting pretty heated—but wait! Let’s politely interrupt that conversation to learn how you...
by Kaelyn Barron
Your favorite childhood movie. A whiff of the perfume your mom used to wear. That song. Nostalgia can strike at any moment, taking you back to days gone by, and filling your heart with a wistful longing. But what exactly is nostalgia? And is that bittersweet twinge in...
by Kaelyn Barron |
The pain of rejection can make you feel like throwing in the towel and giving up, whether your search for love, a new job, or just some quality time with a certain person. So how do some people seem to “take it all in stride” so easily? Do they have some...
by Kaelyn Barron |
Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end, managing criticism isn’t always easy. For the critic, the conversation can feel awkward and even intimidating; for the person being criticized, it’s easy to take those words as a personal attack and get...
