And why wealthy people are more likely to become writers — In 1912, Gilbert Parker wrote in his book “No Defense”: “One can get nearly everything with money. It is the hidden machinery which makes the world of success go round.” Although this was written a century ago, it still very much applies to our world today. “Making it” as a…

How can young writers have faith in their writing when American colleges don’t — Imagine you’re a college student in 2022 taking out massive student loans which will lead to a burdensome amount of debt. Sometimes you wonder if college is even worth all the sacrifices you and your family are making. Your single mom works double shifts as a bartender just to help…

Here’s what I learned from submitting to literary magazines for almost a year — Every writer dreams of having their work published in the world. But before you get your work published in a book in Barnes and Noble, you have to start small. You have to build a name for yourself by getting your work in front of editors and other writers. The…

For when you’re trying to find a food place for that one vegan friend in the friend group — Whenever I tell new friends or coworkers that I’m vegan, they’re usually surprised. “But you don’t seem like a vegan!” Good, let’s keep it that way. And please, don’t tell anyone. I’m not yet ready to reveal my vegan identity to the world! But seriously, although I have been vegan…

“It wasn’t until I was sixteen that I even knew marijuana and pot were the same thing.” — Mindy Kaling — Beloved comedy-writer Mindy Kaling, if you are unfamiliar, has quite a few accomplishments up her sleeve. She is most known for her work on the sitcom The Office, where she served as a writer, actress, executive producer, and director, but that is not her only feat. She also created: Fox’s…

How can you know your characters if you don’t know yourself? — If you feel that something is lacking in your writing, consider taking a moment of self-reflection. What makes you…you? What gives your writing an edge, a twist, per se; what differentiates your writing style from other writers? …

It’s what makes James Baldwin’s novels so captivating — The where of any TV show, film, or piece of literature plays a major role in developing the rest of the story. Gilmore Girls just wouldn’t have been the same if it had taken place in a bustling city, rather than a small town where everyone knows each other. The…

A single paint stroke couldn’t stand alone, and neither can a single word — The process of writing is a delicate one that needs to be treated with care, patience, and creativity, just like the art of painting. A painter may spend hours carefully mixing certain paint hues together to create the perfect color. A writer is no different with their sentences. Painters and…

Lost the motivation to write? Don’t fret, we’ve all been there. — I don’t know about you, but I have a really hard time writing daily. As much as I love to write, it’s hard for me to find the time, and quite frankly, the motivation. When I stop writing consistently, I almost have to reteach myself how to construct sentences so…