Heroes and Villains Introduction

by Thomas McKinley

Heroes and Villains

  Since the earliest folk-tales, myths, and legends, humanity has loved and lauded its heroes while it feared and loathed its villains. From Gilgamesh and Ishtar to Harry Potter and Voldemort, heroes and villains have portrayed the best and worst of humanity, and not always respectively. People come in all varieties, we are infinite in […]

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10 Badass Women of Literature – Part 1

by Thomas McKinley

March 8 is International Women’s Day, calling for a fitting homage to all the badass women of all ages and status in the world. We have selected a list of extraordinary women that have made a big difference in the literary world for their brazenness and not-a-care-in-the-world demeanor. This list from a Flavorwire article by […]

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Steven Pinker’s 6 Tips To Becoming a Better Writer – Part 1

by Thomas McKinley

Much has been said about the tricks of the trade in writing. Just how are these 6 tips by renowned Canadian-born American psychologist Steven Pinker any different? These guidelines are formulated based on how the brain works, thereby exploring the science—not just the art of writing. Named as one of the “top 100 most eminent […]

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9 Famous Authors on Love

by Thomas McKinley

With the nearing Valentine’s Day looming to yet glorify our traditional, unattainable notion of love, there’s nothing like unconventional ideas about this most sought after feeling from people who feel things more deeply and elucidate them with the right words. Some authors, adept at constructing imaginary stories, portray a harder grip on the reality of […]

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