John Milton was a passionate writer who advocated for freedom of speech. He was admired not just for his command of the English language, but also for his fierce independence. Many of his poems, including Paradise Lost, have served as a basis for many muses....
Knowing good and evil can be difficult. Despite us teaching and being taught what’s good and what’s bad, in the end, it all depends on the situation. For instance, if we had to choose between a countless number of innocent lives, and saving the people...
In the infamous tragedy Macbeth, Lady Macbeth played an important role in her husband’s fall from grace. She repeatedly goads him into killing others and prizes her ambition and lust for power over everything else, including her own sanity. She is a manifestation of the darkness...
Corruption has a damaging effect on people. Whether it be due to a desire for power, or peace, or even love, that corruption can have longlasting psychological and physical consequences on someone. After all, corruption is rife through human history, and we’ve seen it happen...
Humanity has been infatuated with immortality for thousands of years. From alchemy and magic to science and psychology, as humans, we’re obsessed with the idea of living forever. Even if we can’t do that, we’re convinced we can leave something behind, whether that’s a legacy...
Nowadays, relatable antiheroes are popular. Because, as readers, we like to put ourselves in the character’s shoes, imagine ourselves as the sort of person that, while not perfect, can still make a difference in the world. We want to think that just because we aren’t Superman...
I make fun of Fifty Shades of Grey. A lot. From the unrealistic relationships to the fact that it’s a literal fanfiction based on Twilight, to the humorous parodies of stalking and love. But despite all the common sense we’ve thrown at it, people still flock...
There are times when we’ll just pick up a book and read a few pages. Then we realize how hopeless and depressing the book is. The character realizes how meaningless their actions are, how pointless the plot is, how insignificant they are as they’re swept away...
A blurb may be the shortest piece of writing you have to come up with for your novel, but it is one of the most important aspects of your novel. You need to get your blurb right to be able to capture the attention of...
You, as a writer, need a little stimulation. This may come in different ways. Have you ever thought about presents? Unless you have different religious views or something, why not write a letter to Santa?
Here is a list to get you started. Many people remember better...
