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Terrifying dragons have long been a part of many religions, and there is a reason for their appeal
Enormous, scaly, fire-breathing dragons have fascinated civilizations for centuries. A scholar who studies monsters explains their power and appeal.
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The ethics of ghostwriting in fiction
Ghostwriting is not new, and Millie Bobby Brown is not the first celebrity to hire a ghostwriter. But, soon after she published her book, she came under fire for using one.
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28 years ago, a book club began reading one novel. It’s finally reached the end
Filmmaker Gerry Fialka has convened a book group to read James Joyce’s ‘Finnegans Wake,’ a book famously tough to grasp.
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Do you love reading, writing or books in general? Here are five ways to get bookish this summer
There are so many ways to pursue a bookish life during the summer: cosying up in a hammock with a good book is one way, but so is getting out.
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The uncancelling of JK Rowling
Tide appears to be turning for the Harry Potter author ostracised for her trans views
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'The wilderness of mirrors': 70 years since the first James Bond book, spy stories are still blurring fact and fiction
We don’t look to James Bond for accurate depictions of spycraft, but at least some of his adventures are grounded in reality.
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JK Rowling’s abusive ex-husband claims he helped write ‘Harry Potter’
Said the author’s ex, Jorge Arantes, “I was very involved with the first one and she knows that. She started writing it when we were together.”
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Donald Trump's New Book Will Reportedly Include Messages From Oprah And Princess Diana
Trump tweeted about his writing record in 2018, saying, in part, he had "written many best selling books." To which Tim O'Brien, who wrote "TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald," tweeted a contradiction, saying it was ghostwriters who did the writing work on Trump's books.
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Do writers need 'sensitivity readers' to edit out potentially offensive material? | CBC News
The use of sensitivity readers has sparked a debate over whether they are censors or provide an important service in promoting inclusivity and combating offensive tropes and racial or sexual stereotypes.
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5 Ways to Break Away from the Daily Grind to Finally Write Your Book
Writing a book isn't easy when you have a full-time job. But it isn't impossible. Here are 5 ways to finally write your book while working.
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His 11-year-old mystery novel was a flop, until his daughter turned it into a bestseller
It took Lloyd Devereux Richards 14 years to write his first novel. But it was his daughter's 12-second TikTok video that finally turned it into a hit. Richards, 74, wrote Stone Maidens on evenings and weekends, in between working a full-time job as a corporate attorney at a Vermont insurance company, and taking care of his children. When he finally published it in 2012, it only sold a few dozen copies here and there.
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Actor Wes Bentley Opens up About His Role as the Yellowstone Killer
Although Yellowstone on the Paramount Network has no lack of characters with dubious likeability, there is one who viewers generally agree is the show’s most despised. It’s Jamie Dutton, the adoptive son of John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who is the second-oldest. Despite being in a good position in his own life, Bentley is speaking up about portraying the troublesome character Jamie, noting that it’s hard to leave the character at the door because of some of his horrible decisions and his apparent never-ending grief.
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The Man Who Lived Forever
He began like many before him and many after. Though he was born before a great many things, such as printed books, Calculus, the fall of Rome, and many others, no one immediately knew he was different. He had a mother and father and brothers and sisters. He was born somewhere in France, and worked as a stone mason in a small village that has long since been forgotten.
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5 Tips for Writing a Fantasy Trilogy
Author Nick Martell breaks down the challenges of writing fantasy fiction and offers five tips for writing a fantasy trilogy.
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The Importance of the Villain
In almost any story, the villain plays just as vital a role as the hero. The antagonist is often the primary reason why the hero’s story is even worth telling. Without the villain, good has nothing to triumph over, nothing challenges the protagonist, and everyone just goes about their average lives.
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How to Uncover Your Character's Inner Conflict
Internal conflict draws readers in because it’s a type of struggle common to us all. It really takes center stage at the story level.
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On the Run
Without any sort of power, no cars, airplanes, or any type of machinery, the world was filled by a complete lack of any noise, and even though I had been living with it for months, it was something that still bothered me. Especially early in the morning, when the first hints of light were making their ways through the trees. Most of the people in the camp were still sleeping, but Evan, Lauren and I were loading the truck.
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Stephen King’s ‘Fairy Tale’: A Portal to a Fantasy Kingdom
In King’s latest novel, a teenage boy discovers another world beneath a backyard shed.
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This Map Sorted Each State Into a Hogwarts House And It's So Accurate
USDish, an authorized reseller of DISH Network, decided to step in for the sorting hat and see which Harry Potter Wizardly house each state would likely belong to.
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How do you write a captivating thriller? This author found clues in the woods
Growing up, thriller author Megan Miranda spent time at her grandparent's house in the Poconos. There wasn't any cell service — it was just her and her family out there in the woods, cut off from society. "During the day, it would be this grand adventure," recalls Miranda. "But at night I would just stare out into the darkness thinking, 'what is out there?' "
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