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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… Read More »Poetry of Mark Twain Against the Philippine-American War
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… Read More »A Line to Live By From Evan Winter
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… Read More »Leadership By George RR Martin
Amy Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter. She was known for her deep expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul (sometimes labeled as blue-eyed soul and neo soul), rhythm and blues, and jazz. However, at the end of her outrageous career, she left the world unexpectedly. She has provided numerous songs that are relatable in a painful… Read More »Amy Winehouse- On Drying Your Own Tears
Lauryn Hill is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She is best known for being a member of the Fugees and for her critically acclaimed solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which won numerous awards and broke several sales records. Lauryn Hill’s impact on the music industry is undeniable. Her soulful and powerful vocals have resonated with audiences… Read More »Lauryn Hill – On Miseducation
John Green is an American author, vlogger, writer, producer, actor and editor. John Green is one of the most revered authors of today. He is known for his Young Adult Fiction books. Some of his books even become movies. Not just movies, these books-turned-movies are all box-office hits. Beyond his prolific writing career, John Green has… Read More »John Green – On the Bright Side
David Levithan is by far the best at telling stories about love in a literary form. Although his books tackle more the young adult kind of love, don’t we all need a little reminder of how exciting it is to love without inhibitions and control? The kind of love that is so deep that no… Read More »David Levithan – On Unconditional Love
Ned Vizzini is one of the writers who had openly admitted his fight against mental illness. It is common for writers to experience depression and anxiety and most of them in a very severe way. Ned Vizzini lost his fight against clinical depression but has managed to write novels that would help people understand the… Read More »Ned Vizzini – On Tackling Serious Matters
Quentin Tarantino is undeniably one of the most versatile screenplay writers in the contemporary film industry. If you want to be original in the sense of storytelling, you are in luck if you plan to make Quentin your personal writing inspiration. He is undoubtedly one of the most eccentric in the field of fluid transition… Read More »Quentin Tarantino – On Versatility
It is a known fact that Bob Marley has fought for the rights of many in Jamaica through his songs. Songwriting, although a little different than literary platform, is one of the most influential forms of writing cause it combines both the artistry of writing and rhythm. It captures the soul of man and can… Read More »Bob Marley – On “Rebelution”
