by Kaelyn Barron |
Ever wish you could get inside a character’s thoughts and really understand what makes them tick? Well, some authors will let you do just that when they use stream of consciousness in their narration. What Is Stream of Consciousness? Originally a term used in...
by Kaelyn Barron
Although the difference between emigrate and immigrate seems pretty subtle, both in terms of their spelling and respective definitions, it’s important to understand the difference between the two. While many people use immigrate and emigrate interchangeably, the...
by Kaelyn Barron |
No two writers are exactly alike. Some can churn out 10 chapters before breakfast, while others need months to organize their thoughts and produce a thorough outline. Some like to write only with their lucky pen, and some do their best work in their favorite pajamas....
by Kaelyn Barron
If you’ve ever come across the phrase vice versa but had no idea what it meant, or even used the phrase because you’ve heard it from others, wonder no more. Below you’ll find a full explanation of this frequently misused Latin phrase, along with...
by Kaelyn Barron |
From Shakespeare to Saturday Night Live, satire has been ingrained in our culture for centuries. In fact, the art of satire dates back to ancient Roman times. But what is it about this genre that has helped it to endure the test of time? Why do we love to laugh at it...
by Kaelyn Barron |
There are plenty of opinions out there regarding the ideal length of a paragraph. You might have heard suggestions like 5 sentences, 200 words, or some other measure. While your fifth grade Language Arts teacher surely had good intentions, in the real world, it’s...
