by Cole Salao
English is a complex language with a variety of influences. While it has its roots in the Germanic languages (from which Dutch and German also developed), it has also absorbed many aspects of Latin and Greek. And English is still constantly evolving, adding, changing,...
by Cole Salao
When it comes to mystery, the plot revolves around an event whose details are slowly revealed through an investigative process. The event, usually a crime, is examined through a mixture of inquiry, deductive reasoning, forensics, and sometimes sheer luck. With its...
by Kaelyn Barron
You might remember learning about literary movements in your high school lit class. (Okay, maybe you slept through them in your high school lit class.) Memorizing a list of dates and terms can be pretty boring, but when you look at them together and see how different...
by Cole Salao
The magic of cinema is all about the audience’s ability to suspend their disbelief. It’s amazing to see how people can collectively watch a film and ignore the many inconsistencies and impossibilities within the story. And of all the film genres, action...
by Kaelyn Barron
The medium through which a story is told plays a huge part in how you experience the narrative. That’s why it’s so exciting to see how your favorite books translate to the big screen! This year is shaping up to be a big one for film adaptations, with books...
by Cole Salao |
One might argue that all writers are “weird” in some way. They disregard the status quo and explore the roads not taken—always pushing boundaries and testing their limits. Along the way, they develop certain habits, beliefs, and practices that may seem...
