In this guest post, author and story structure consultant Leon Conrad shares some lesser-known books on writing that he has found particularly inspirational.
On Writing & Blogging
Hello, bookish people! Literary Quicksand has been going for a little over two years now, and it’s really hard to believe that it’s been that long! I thought I’d do a short series on how to become a book blogger, …
Memes are everywhere. They are a cultural phenomenon. Webster’s dictionary describes a meme as “an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from one person to another in a culture” or an amusing or interesting picture, video, etc., that is …
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Audiobook Review & Author Interview: A Sudden Crush
by Kathleenby KathleenOne thing I enjoy about my reading life (and my viewing habits) is that I fall in love with a wide range of texts. I love Charles Dickens and Sophie Kinsella, Masterpiece Theater and The Bachelor, The New Yorker and US …
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4 Books to Jumpstart Your Novel
by Kathleenby KathleenI’m writing a book. Can you even believe that? It’s been my lifelong dream to be a novelist, and I’ve finally decided to take action. According to one of the guides I’ll describe below, I’m supposed to have a ten-word sentence …
Although I’m relatively new to book blogging, I have a degree in English, so I’m no stranger to writing about books. However, I’ll admit, blog-style book reviews are much different from the papers I wrote for class! For my first couple …
Today’s rant features the apostrophe. That little mark that unlocks a world of possibilities when we throw it into contractions, abbreviations, and possessive phrases. It can also induce grammar migraines in no time flat, even for the most nerdy grammar …
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10 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get Your Book Review Ideas Flowing
by Joliby JoliSometimes, when I sit down to write a book review post, it takes me some time to gather my thoughts. How the heck did I actually feel about this book? Did I even really have feelings about it while I …
In today’s world of instant gratification and limited characters (also known as a limited attention span), it is no surprise that a pop culture version of shorthand has been created. What started off as a few innocent abbreviations like “lol” …
In loving memory of the 2015 NFL football season, this Grammar Rant focuses on the epic battle of America’s biggest game. No, I don’t mean the defensive showcase that happened on Sunday in Santa Clara. This Panthers fan isn’t ready …