A Story Torn in Two: Revisiting The Shining  

A Story Torn in Two: Revisiting The Shining  

  It’s no secret that Stephen King isn’t a fan of Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of his novel, The Shining. King has been critical of the film ever since its release in 1980, and has reiterated that statement as recently as 2021. Despite this, many viewers and...
Retell Your Own Folklores and Fairytales

Retell Your Own Folklores and Fairytales

Growing up, I am pretty sure many people have heard folklore and fairytale stories. Stories are one of the oldest forms of entertainment in the world. Pieces like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Three Little Pigs are all so well known that half the world...
Words: Threads of Identity and Understanding

Words: Threads of Identity and Understanding

Isn’t it strange how words work in our world? Life is a story that invites us to read between the lines of our everyday experiences. Words are like threads, weaving together the fabric of our reality. Language impacts not just how we interact with the world, but our...
Harnessing the Power of the Absurd

Harnessing the Power of the Absurd

Writing inspiration can come from so many sources, but what about from your own subconscious?  It’s easier (and more fun) than you might think. The Surrealists were notorious for using their subconscious minds as a way to inform their creative process. Their methods...

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