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Writing Craft: The importance of writing simply
This week we are looking at simplicity in writing, so join us to learn about how simple sentences can improve your writing!
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Poetry: “Simples” by James Joyce
Simplicity in writing is something to behold, but so is simplicity by the moonlight. Join us today as we discuss simplicity and read a poem…
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Magic and allegory in “The Selfish Giant” by Oscar Wilde
For this post, we summarize and analyze Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant.” This one has religious themes and magical elements. Join us to learn more!
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Writing Craft: What is a subject and a predicate?
Today we begin looking at grammar by examining the parts of a sentence: the subject and the predicate.
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Poetry: Magic in poems and conversation
Today we are looking at a poem by Eunice Tietjens titled “Magic” to help us understand communication. Join us to learn more!
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Are the Fear Street books worth reading?
I need help answering this question as a matter of recommendation, as I doubt I will get a chance to read the entirety of the…
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How authors help us make sense of our moral and spiritual baggage
Today we look at morality and spirituality through the eyes of a few authors to try to make sense of this world. Join us to…
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Literature in Film: From Beyond (1986)
Today we are reviewing the 1986 film From Beyond, based on a short story by H.P. Lovecraft. It’s wild.
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Literary Quotes: Harlan Ellison
I am delving into quotes from writers to see if we can extract any knowledge or power from things that have been uttered by masters…
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Literary Analysis: The Normalcy of Violence in Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery”
It’s the beginning of fall (in my opinion) so I wanted to get the season of ghosts and goblins started off the right way by…
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Poetry: Under the Weather
I wrote a poem about being sick to stay positive. Hopefully it reminds you that the common cold comes to an end at some point.
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Poetry: What we can glean from nature…and water
Today’s post is about campsites and nature! It’s the end of summer, and I don’t want it to end!
