by RS Admin | Aug 29, 2016
Black Aperture Matt Rasmussen Louisiana State University Press May 2013 ISBN 9780807150863 72 pages Reviewed by SANDRA YOUNGS Black Aperture begins with a bullet, opening a hole for the reader to step through into a moment, an event, and all the repercussions of such...
by RS Admin | Aug 3, 2016
To be a good writer, a writer must also be a good reader.Close reading of a text can reveal the tricks and tips that can be harnessed to create the next great novel, and perhaps even the next great film series if that writer is particularly gifted—and incredibly...
by RS Admin | Jul 26, 2016
Young Adult is one of my favorite genres to read. It is also one that has many series. Choosing favorite series of this genre can be both easy and hard. While YA may not always get the credit it deserves, the quality of writing is actually quite high and it does have...
by RS Admin | Jul 20, 2016
Poetry sounds good on the page, right? There’s something so satisfying about scanning the layout of the piece before starting from the top and following the author’s thoughts down the page. It’s a pleasure to note the choices they made for line and stanza breaks, and...
by RS Admin | Jul 18, 2016
Staying active in the literary world is one of the most important things an emerging writer can do. One of the ways to do this is by writing blog posts. I personally find blogging very difficult to do; so if you’re anything like me, here are some tips that will...
by RS Admin | Jul 12, 2016
If you struggle with writer’s block or don’t know what to do in the temporary lapse of the creative flow, don’t get discouraged.I can recall more than a few times as a writer that I have experienced coming up against a huge, solid wall. My brain shuts off and I feel...
