Storywriting is more than simple entertainment, it is a way to share ideas and help people learn about the world around them. More importantly, they can allow people to learn bout the less savory things happening, issues, problems, and other hardships that we might not realize or fully understand. In this modern era, that ability …
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There are few things as rewarding but also challenging as writing a book. Whether it is a fictional story, sharing your wisdom, or simply writing about something you are passionate about, you will face many challenges in different places. While people think that the writing itself is the challenge, the truth is that it is …
It wasn’t just the generals and politicians who secured Philippine independence. A lot of the credit belongs to the activist and writer Jose Rizal. His books, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo became a major inspiration for future leaders, challenging the Spanish colonial system which would eventually lead to his death. Aside from his books, …
Many people often say that art equates to suffering and those who create the best art are those who are tortured souls. While this isn’t necessarily true, there have been some cases where the most beautiful works were created in the darkest places. There are few periods as dark in human history as the World …
When we think of Greek philosophers, we tend to have a clear image in our mind. A wise, elderly man with a neatly kept beard and a long pristine toga. These men were typically found around the acropolis spreading their wisdom, or with their students debating the nature of man and the world. While this …
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There are few American writers as well-known and prolific as Mark Twain. His works effectively encapsulate the issues of the time such as the fight for workers’ rights, the fallout of the American Civil War, most relevant to this post, America’s growing imperialism. These are issues that have shaped the United State’s history throughout the …
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The publishing industry has gone through a seismic shift in the last few decades. From a market monopolized by a handful of players, the internet and writing platforms have opened new doors for all writers. Now all it takes is a bit of talent and a strong following for a writer to get their works …
The fantasy writer George RR Marine is without question one of the greatest fiction writers of this era, perhaps one of the greatest writers period. His magnum opus, A Song of Ice and Fire helped revive the fantasy genre with its clever storytelling, compelling characters, and refreshing take on the modern world. Although the story …
There are people who show illustrations to show their loved ones how important they are to them. There are writers who write a dozen pages of letters because of uncontrollable adoration for their significant other. Take this letter, for example, to show you that both mediums can coincide through a thought. This was a letter …
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Frida Kahlo is one of the most iconic women in the industry of arts. This is to say that she has delved in both Visual Arts and personalized literary art. She is one of the most significant symbols in the area of creativity because of love. Without love, Frida won’t be Frida. This is to …
If you are not a fan of The Smiths then you might as well just shut your mouth about it. Take for example this letter addressed to someone whom Morrissey begrudgingly ripped apart using only this handwritten letter. There are nice things to say to an artist and responding negatively who tries to spread their …
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THE KING OF ROCK & ROLL OFFERING HIS PATRIOTIC SERVICES: This was a handwritten letter from Elvis Presley to offer his services to the US Government to help in the drug war. Elvis Presley’s unexpected involvement in the drug war shed light on a lesser-known aspect of his life. Beyond his legendary music career, Presley …
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