Literary
Discover why your mind, body, and spirit need a vacation among the trees like Mary Oliver.
WHEN I AM AMONG THE TREES by Mary Oliver When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust equally the beech, the oaks, and the pines, they give off such hints of gladness. You may wonder why you need a vacation among the trees. Let’s start with some fascinating facts about…
Read MoreNative Americans are receiving well-deserved honors
Native Americans in the United States began over tens of thousands of years ago. Many archaeologists believe it may have been about 1200 BC. For the past 500 years, Native American people have faced multiple issues, including genocide, dislocation, and various forms of physical, mental, and social abuse. Today, things are looking brighter for Native…
Read MoreHow to discover Christmas cheer with great writers and movie makers help
As Auntie Mame said, “We all need a little bit of Christmas.” This is so true, especially this year. Authors and creative filmmakers created fantastic books and movies to brighten your Christmas. These treasured holiday artists’ gifts bring special joy from their magical tales that touch a deeper part of our hearts. If you’re looking…
Read MoreNine books and magical book locations to help your wanderlust when you can’t travel
“Books are the plane and the train and the road. They are the destination and the journey. They are home.” Anna Quindlen Settle back, relax, and get ready for a journey that may be better than a plane, boat, or car trip you will ever like. So don’t bemoan your fate…
Read MoreHere are three inspirational activities to elevate a writer’s creativity
“People frequently believe the creative life is grounded in fantasy. The more difficult truth is that creativity is grounded in reality, in a particular, the focused, well-observed, or the specifically imagined.” The Artist Way Every writer needs to find ways to be more creative. Inspiration is waiting from everyday things and…
Read MoreHere are some great beach novels set in three exotic islands to read when you can’t take your beach read to the beach this year.
If your beach vacation can’t come quickly enough or not at all, here are some novels set in three of the most amazing islands on the planet that will bring the sun, sand, and surf to your dream reading list to transport you to magical places Which islands are on this journey? These three islands…
Read MoreWhy Writers Need Surprises and how to find them.
“Magic is the stunning art of surprising your audience so that nothing else surprises them.” ― Amit Kalantri Surprises are the secret sauce for cooking up great novels. If you’re wondering about how and why to add surprises in your writing,the following authors give insight into the reasons for the…
Read MoreHow to enrich your lockdown time with a life changing reading experience
This lockdown time may be the best thing to help you grow and improve your wellbeing. You may ask, what can improve my wellbeing? It’s reading and reading lots of books. In an article, Neil Gaiman – Why our future depends on libraries, reading, and daydreaming – he suggests that reading fiction for pleasure is…
Read MoreWhy do adults need a dose of Winnie the Pooh, a literary classic?
Reading Children’s books awakens adults to new ideas. Welcome to Pooh Corner. If you’re looking for a children’s books to reread, the best place to start settle in and reread Winnie-the-Pooh. You’ll enjoy checking out Kathryn Aalto’s article, What We Learn from ReReading Winnie-the-Pooh. If you need more inspiration, check out 10 Reasons to…
Read MoreThree 3 creative places that offer limitless inspiration for writers
To keep their inspiration and motivation flowing, writers can enjoy a change of scenery to stir up fresh ideas. Fabulous new material flows from being stuck in a rut, so it’s good to step away and experience an unknown place for the first time. Where should writers go to dive in and awaken…
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