December 2021
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Should we teach Shakespeare in school anymore?
Shakespeare is a divisive figure in literary circles for many reasons. One is that nobody really knows if he wrote all that he is credited…
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Charles Dickens: Progenitor of the Christmas classic and social critic
Today we look at the life of Charles Dickens. Join us to learn more about this Christmas titan!
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Greek Mythology: Uranus, a monster who created monsters
Today we are continuing to look at Greek mythology by learning about Cronus…who was really rotten.
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Buying new books to stave off writing ruts
Today we look at new books and old book, and how those books can help us fight writing ruts.
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Greek Mythology: Gaea, Chaos, and the creation of everything
Today we look at the beginnings of Greek mythology.
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What is analysis and what is literary analysis?
Today we are looking at what it means to analyze something and what it means to analyze a fictional text.
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Literary Quotes: Oscar Wilde
Today we are analyzing a quote by Oscar Wilde. Join us to learn more!
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Coming of age and bildungsroman definition and examples
Today we look at a Bildungsroman and some examples from literature and film. Join us to learn more!
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Writing Craft: Anacoluthon in Writing, Examples and Applications
Today we look at the definition of anacoluthon and an example. Join us to learn more!
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Three syntactical considerations that every writer should know
Today we are looking at syntax, and, more specifically, how we can think about syntax as we write.
