Literary
Do you need some magic inspiration? Explore Oxford.
You’re probably familiar with Oxford, the world-famous university founded nearly a thousand years ago in 1096. And it has the status of being one of the highest ranking universities in the world. Lofty education creates magic. Oxford may hold the honor of being the most magical place on the planet. Let’s journey around the…
Read MoreHow to write a mystery like Agatha Christie.
Calling all mystery writers who dream of writing a classic like Murder on the Orient Express. First, it helps if you are struggling with personal traumas. It could be childhood traumas or adult traumas. You may have a simmering life incident that hangs around. Now it’s time to stop…
Read MoreWhy do writers love cats?
Do you want to concentrate intensely on some problem and settle in to write your masterpiece? Like these writers? Step 1 you should acquire a cat. Next, you’ll need to be alone with the cat in the room where you write. The magical cat will invariably get up on your desk…
Read MoreDiscover great writer’s secret to writing books that people love.
What is the great writers’ secret for creating books that stay with us long after we’ve ended the story? “If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” Stephen King All writers know that books are their true friend. “There is…
Read MoreDon’t seek forbidden places, explore the places in your own backyard.
There are many places on this planet that you can’t visit. There are various reasons tourist can’t visit them. If you’re an adventurer who likes new areas to explore, you’ll find the following articles interesting. Khanyi Molomo’s article 25 Stunning Photos of Places the World Tourist Can’t Visit lets you view 25 cities, towns and…
Read MoreGet motivated with books and travel suggestions from the 50-state book tour
Writers create the places we visit Writer’s thoughts on travel: Not all those who wander are lost.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring Writer’s thoughts on America: “This is the story of America. Everybody’s doing what they think they’re supposed to do.” ― Jack Kerouac, On the Road: The Original Scroll The 50 State Book Tour continues…
Read MoreHow to fulfill your dream to travel the world? Crack open a library of books.
You grow when you expand your horizons and visit the many worlds real and imaginary that reside in books. If you need encouragement to read your way around the globe check out Jeremy Anderberberg’s Reading as Traveling. And Gabi, Bit & Pieces Travel Blog says. “Reading is a primal way of traveling. My belief is…
Read MoreHow to increase your brain power. Pick up a book from the 50-state book tour
Exercising your brain will help keep you sharp even into old age. Paul Heavenridge’s Literary Works article reviews why reading keeps your brain sharp. And Sadie Trampette’s article will prompt you to increase your brain power by giving it a reading workout every day. To help you exercise your brain join along…
Read MoreWake Up. Read a book in the morning. Start with the 50-state book tour.
Are you a person who loves reading but reading a book at night puts you to sleep? I may have a solution for you. Check out what Averi Clements discovered when she read every morning for 7 days. “Books make some people’s eyes tired, but for me, they’re like caffeine. So, what would happen…
Read MoreWant a cheap way to visit all 50 states? Take the 50-state book tour.
Read your way across America hop on the 50 states book tour. Discover the multiple stories, voices, and histories that will make an indelible impression on your mind. You’ll gain meaningful knowledge of our country’s literary inheritance for pennies on your book purchases instead of dollars on your cross-country trip. Let’s continue the book…
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