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How a Bestseller Gets Ideas (With Inspiration From Elizabeth Peters)
Have you ever loved a book so much that when you finished it, you just sat in stunned silence for a moment? How did the author get these...
Writing Lessons Learned From 'Ahead of Her Time'
Aspiring writers are often told to “write what you know.” It’s valuable advice, no doubt, lending verisimilitude to an otherwise...
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Isn’t it a shame that shows only seem to become cult classics once they’re over? That’s what seems to be happening with Schitt’s Creek, a...
'Brave New World' TV Series Review
Lately, I’ve been bombarded with ads for shows on NBC’s new streaming service, Peacock TV. And among their new shows, it seems, is Brave...
Is *This* Sneakily Sabotaging Your Grammar? (P2!)
Let’s be honest: music is no good for reinforcing proper grammar habits, even if we all love it. However, I think for most songs, we kind...
A Word That Makes Everything Better
If you’re like most people, you’ve got goals or dreams—you’re looking for something to make your life even better. I can’t promise that...
Fear and Fascination: Secrets of the Italian Bus System
A perplexed looks steals across my face as I re-read my host sister’s enigmatic text message. “You go towards down,” she writes.
Of Karens and Quislings: How Names Became Insults
Discover the fascinating linguistic history of names turned insults, such as "Karen" and "Quisling." Explore the intriguing story behind the
Mispronouncing This SAT Word Could Get You Killed
Never thought you'd read that title, eh? No, The College Board has not implemented some kind of Hunger Games-style exit questionnaire,...
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