Every year, millions of readers turn to self-help and how-to guides seeking practical advice, personal development, and expert insights. Whether it’s mastering a new hobby, improving mental wellness, or enhancing professional skills, these books cater to a vast audience hungry for knowledge. For authors, this presents an exciting...
Not too long ago, I dusted off an ancient book idea and used chatGPT to turn it into an outline and a book proposal. That was a huge weight lifted, because I don’t have the time and energy to focus on the project and it’s a decades-old mess of notes I’ll probably never get around
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...
Emojis have become a significant part of digital communication, often used to express emotion, indicate reactions, or symbolize objects or ideas. They’ve become so popular that the Unicode Consortium, the organization that maintains the list of officially recognized emojis, updates its list each year. Here are some of the most popular emojis...
Featured Image: Unsplash Fashion is a vibrant form of self-expression allowing us to explore an array of designs and combinations to create our own unique style. However, can we truly call it “individualism” when the designs and inspiration are born from someone else’s imagination? Does a garment designed by a stranger truly...
I still remember the first time I built a website gallery for my art. It was a labor of love, a mix of excitement and frustration as I navigated the world of HTML for the first time. Each line of code was a step towards bringing my vision to life, a digital space where I
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...
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
Hey, there word lovers! You know those moments in literature that make you pause, reread, and go “Wow, that was brilliant”? Often, these are the handiwork of clever rhetorical devices. Whether you’re a writer aiming to elevate your craft or a reader looking to deepen your appreciation for literature, knowing your rhetorical...
For years I’ve been trying to figure out how let authors design their own book covers – and although the target is always moving, I’m getting close to an online graphic tool that might help. The majority of authors, however, probably don’t want to make their own covers and would rather hire a professional –...
I’m sharing this free GPT chatbot for you to play with. Think of him as a friendly cowriter or research assistant. He’s not super deep, but he’s really smart. Ask him to tell you a story, or write you a speech, or summarize a famous book. Tell him he’s Vincent Van Gogh and ask about
Our free image generator is temporarily down, we recommend Canva’s Image Generator. TIPS! Make sure you choose the settings, you probably don’t want “Dali” and “Surrealism” style pictures. Set it to “None” for more realistic images or try some of the other classic painting styles. Stable Diffusion...
