Dystopian Fiction: Three Great Examples with a Twist

Photo by Min An One of the most popular genres in modern fiction is dystopian, with examples like Boutwell’s Old Men and Infidels series, Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, and more. Although the glut of modern fiction falls squarely in fantasy and young adult fiction, there is a significant chunk of readers that still prefer something else. …

Tips To Be Sober And Date Someone Who Drinks

Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Upon getting sober, many individuals wonder what will happen to their dating life. It is common to meet at a bar for a first date or grab a glass of wine with dinner at a nice restaurant. Most people do not think twice about it. But now that you are sober,…

5 Writing Techniques That Bring The Story To Life For Readers

Photo by Pixabay Take a moment and close your eyes; recall a story that engaged you as a reader — one whose characters and the world became completely real for you—got one? It is excruciating for an author when his hard work goes unnoticed, and readers entirely disregard the effort that went into writing the…

Common Takeaways From Love

Photo by Michelle Leman Raymond Quattlebaum, in his reflection on love, states that love is the most influential emotion for people. This is because when people are in love, they can become vulnerable to others, allowing them to be swayed and affected by their words and behaviors. According to a verse in the Corinthians, love…

Tick! Tock! What the Doomsday Clock Stands for People

Photo by Nothing Ahead The Doomsday clock may be a metaphor representing how civilization destroys happiness. It sounds like an impossible event, but it’s close to happening.  When one hears the word doomsday along the lines of it occurring, it can be easily swept aside and discredited despite its highly negative nature. Doomsday, or the…