I’m with the Banned: Censorship, Suppression, and Speaking Out

Five excellent reads for those looking for education, catharsis, or conversation about the history and current state of American censorship and free speech. The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage by Jonathan Turley: If the First Amendment of the U.S....
The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlet

The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlet

Book Review We are excited to share an inspiring book with you: The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett. While it’s not geared toward writers, we think Bartlett’s book is applicable to all creatives. He shares tons of valuable lessons about creativity, consistency,...
Romantasy Revisited: Focusing on Tropes

Romantasy Revisited: Focusing on Tropes

In a previous blog post, I offered Tips on Writing a Romantasy. In this blog post, I would like to hone in on tropes—what they are, how to best incorporate them into your novels, and examples of popular tropes (some of which I touched upon last time and some that are...
Becoming A Better Reader

Becoming A Better Reader

Learning from a longtime English professor how to read with more clarity, insight, and truth. After twenty-one years of experience as an English professor in Michigan, Thomas C. Foster turned his attention to writing—to teach readers how to build on their reading...