Have you ever had so much trouble wrapping up a story that you kept adding sentence after sentence, paragraph after paragraph or even chapter after chapter in search of a conclusion? Maybe you have run out of steam halfway through...
In Literary Landmarks, we feature significant locations from the world of literature. From popular cafe hangouts of the intellectual elite to childhood homes turned into cultural museums, Literary Landmarks tend to be specific spots that our favourite authors have...
You know that you love being an artist, and you often get compliments on your creations. Now, how to turn these warm feelings into a profitable career? It can be difficult to take that leap from casual hobbyist to...
The theory that, through a chain of friends and friends of friends, we can be connected with any other person on earth through a maximum of six steps, was first posited by Frigyes Karinthy. Known as Six Degrees of...
Can I tell you a secret? I never really enjoyed summer. I always saw it as a reminder that the sun would eventually disappear, making way for cold weather and dark nights just around the corner.
But recently, I’ve found...
April is here and, as we peel away the layers of winter, blooms peeking everywhere bring a joyous creative energy that ought to be poured onto a page. Whether you are writing in your journal or drawing in your...
Halloween is a brilliant time to get creative, whether it's fashioning your own costume, rustling up some eerie treats or crafting some spooky stories — there’s always something to sink your teeth into.
With so many tales and stories...
"The library card is a passport to wonders and miracles, glimpses into other lives, religions, experiences, the hopes and dreams and strivings of ALL human beings, and it is this passport that opens our eyes and hearts to the...
If you live in or have ever visited a city that can lay claim to being the birthplace of a historical figure, you've no doubt noticed the official plaque outside the former residence. Many of these buildings are actually...
We’re over halfway through the annual Inktober drawing challenge, and with just over a week to go you might find your inspiration waning. Or, perhaps you're flying through and considering keeping up the habit! Either way, we hope these...