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A calendar and photos adorn a green wall, surrounded by marron books, depicting the life of a family: Boys playing basketball, a wedding, a man dressed in military uniform, etc. In the foreground is a desk, upon which lies a yellow notepad with a blue pen, with writing on it. To the left is a white cup holding more blue pens, to the right a stack of paper with more writing, indicating the unseen writing has been doing this for a while.

Exploring the life of Pat Conroy and “The Great Santini”

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Analyzing how the life of Pat Conroy influenced his popular book "The Great Santini" and various other works.…

March 3, 2024

The Pressure Surrounding Female Writers and Romance

Palmer Strubhar, Emory University

Authors Defy Social and Historical Pressure as they Navigate a New-Age Romance Plot or Avoid It Entirely…

January 9, 2024

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The Best Poets and Writers of the Harlem Renaissance

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

They greatly influenced what we know now as African American Literature.…

December 25, 2023

An image in hues of purple and blue framing a scene from above. A man types at a computer with a cup of coffee beside him. Typing at a computer facing away from the man is a series of computer circuits that form a hand, representing the AI software ChatGPT.

Will AI Be the Death of Art?

Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix

With recent advancements in technology, many artists and writers are worried about the future of their careers.…

March 21, 2023

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5 Cliched Story Plots to Avoid

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

As November marks the beginning of National Novel Writing Month and creators everywhere are embarking on their imaginative journies, many are sinking into overdone writing pitfalls.…

November 13, 2021

A figure is illustrated holding notebooks and wearing a name tag that reads "Hello, my name is: Writer."

The Precariousness of Taking On a Name

Mason Cannon, Columbia University

When can you call yourself a 'writer'? Or an artist? Or anything else?…

August 15, 2021

Photograph of a woman painting outside for an article about creative artists during the pandemic. (Photo by Tetiana Shyshkina from Unsplash)

How Creative Artists Have Coped During the Pandemic

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

With a number of artistic spaces closed due to COVID-19, many innovators are finding new ways to turn their extended time at home into an advantage.…

February 27, 2021

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BookTube Is an Enriching YouTube Community for Book Lovers

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

With videos ranging from book reviews to bookshelf tours to group reads, this online community is more than just a virtual book club.…

July 22, 2020

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5 Creative Ways For Aspiring Authors To Build a Fan Base

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Whether you want to be a prestigious journalist or write the next bestselling fantasy novel, these tips will help you build a following.…

July 18, 2020

‘All About Love’ by bell hooks Proves That Love Is a Timeless Weapon

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

It is more important than ever to remember the teachings of renowned Black feminist scholar as we consider empathy in our own communities.…

July 8, 2020

5 Highlights From the Marvelously Messy Life of Ernest Hemingway

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

One of America’s greatest authors led quite a remarkable life, for better or for worse.…

September 12, 2019

Reddit Asks, ‘How Would You Rob a Store?’ and Other Pressing Questions

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

Looking for something wonderfully wacky to read? Check out the WritingPrompts subreddit.…

June 23, 2019

Anaïs Nin, 20th-Century Erotica Writer, Is Making More Sense Than Ever

Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego

Her work was largely dismissed during her life, but scholars are finding it prescient today.…

April 26, 2019

7 Habits of Successful Writers That You Should Copy Immediately

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Today, ideally.…

January 19, 2019

9 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

We're leaving writer's block in 2018.…

January 2, 2019

4 Renowned Writers Whose Essays Have Been Criminally Overlooked

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Don't let your nightmares of high school English deter you: These essays will blow you away.…

June 18, 2018

3 Television Shows Every Aspiring Writer Should Watch

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

These television shows not only provide entertainment but also some inspiration and lessons every aspiring writer can learn from.…

December 5, 2017

Calling All Nasty Women: Here’s Where You Should Send Your Work

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

After Trump’s “nasty” debate comments, women everywhere have been encouraged to send in personal written works to empowering publications.…

November 28, 2016

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