This is a time in which we’re rethinking how we interact with the past, including the art we consume. We’re starting to question how and why we read classics such as Jane Eyre. Should we still be reading them? Is it okay to to enjoy them even if they uphold values that we nolonger subscribe to? When do we separate art from social issues? Is that possible? And does Jane Eyre simply hold up a good novel?
A Year in Review 2021
The fifth year in review to date!
Favourite Books 2021
I learned a lesson this year about my reading habits: if I want to read, I need to just read stuff because I want to read it (not because I THINK I should read it). Here’s my list of my favourite books that I read in 2021…
Why I Didn’t Participate in NaNoWriMo This Year (And Why I Might Not Ever Again!)
NaNoWriMo is a month during which writers all around the world try to write a novel, or 50,000 words, in one month. I have participated in NaNoWriMo a handful of times and have certainly made good headway on the novels I have worked on through the event. So, if I love NaNoWriMo so much, why didn’t I participate in it this year?
What to Expect When You’re Editing
You’ve finished your manuscript. You’ve created a couple drafts. You’re ready to hire an editor to help you with your next steps. What can you expect? Read on to find out…