A Dive into English Idioms and Their Meanings

A Dive into English Idioms and Their Meanings

I taught English for a few years before getting my PhD in Literature. I was pretty awful with younger kids (one 3 year old punched me), but once they got pretty fluent, we could move on to the funner, but weird English stuff. Like all writers, I love a creative metaphor or analogy, but sometimes

Unleashing Your Creativity: The Ultimate Guide to Diamond Painting

Unleashing Your Creativity: The Ultimate Guide to Diamond Painting

Diamond painting is a fascinating art form that combines the precision of paint-by-numbers with the sparkle of diamonds. This intricate craft, which involves placing tiny “diamond”-like resin facets onto a coded adhesive canvas to create vibrant mosaic paintings, has exploded in popularity. I stumbled upon the fascinating world of...

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Writing Retreats

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Writing Retreats

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding the time and space to focus on your writing can be a challenge. That’s where writing retreats come in. These immersive experiences provide the perfect environment for writers to escape the distractions of everyday life, focus on their craft, and find inspiration in new surroundings. Whether...

Best Music for Amplified Writing and Creative Productivity

Best Music for Amplified Writing and Creative Productivity

Picture this: a blank page before you, a pen in your hand, and the silence around you feels more daunting than inspiring. It’s a scenario familiar to all writers—professional or otherwise. The initial step to pen down thoughts often feels like a Herculean task. However, what if there was a secret ingredient, a melody to

72 amazing free resources for indie authors and self-publishers

72 amazing free resources for indie authors and self-publishers

Oh, hey there, fellow writer! Laura here, and I’ve gotta say, there’s no better time to be an indie author or self-publisher. The internet is teeming with resources to make your author journey smoother, and guess what? A lot of them are free. Yep, that’s right. So, grab your favorite mug, fill it with something