It’s possible that for as long as humankind has been telling stories, we have also been studying them. A basic search for meaning, for what the story represents, was most likely the first type of creative analysis we’ve ever performed. But as time went on and our storytelling became more complex, that study branched into…
Once upon a time, I briefly wrote about perfection vs. instinct when it comes to writing professionally. Now, there’s not really a designated amount of time for how long it should take a person to write a book. For many authors it generally takes about a year; some can whip a book out in an…
For those of us that might need the reminder, an “idiom” is a linguistic expression which takes a phrase that may mean one thing literally, and gives it an entirely different meaning. We’ve heard most if not all of them throughout our lives, and so without having to even think about it the actual meanings…
The art of meditation is bringing your mind into your body and releasing focus on everything but the present moment. When you meditate, you are elevated to a different state of mind, and many people practice it in order to relax or to bring clarity to their emotions. However, meditation can be utilized in the…
Yes, I read my own book. No, I am not giving it endless praise or telling you to go out and buy a copy today. I am simply taking an honest look at it as a person who loves to read, and not the person who wrote it.