Archivo de categoría: Reading

Autobiographies: What Are They and How Are They Written?

The autobiography is the literary genre through which you can narrate your experiences and memories from your birth to the present, reviewing historical and personal facts and describing feelings. Even though it may sound like an overly complex task, identifying the main features of the genre, its differences with other types of narratives, and some of the most recognized works will help you tell the great story of your life attractively and thoroughly.

Top 5 Movies About Actual Writers

Do you enjoy reading but only have the energy to watch a good movie on the couch? Maybe you’ve read all your favorite authors’ works and need a fresh spark of inspiration. Don’t worry! These five captivating films about real writers will rekindle your passion for reading and make you rush towards the closest bookstore in search of their books.

Differences Between a Short Story, a Novella, and a Novel

If you’ve ever wondered what a short story is exactly, the first thing that likely comes to mind is that it’s a brief story, reduced to its minimum expression. Conversely, when thinking about a novel, you probably imagine a lengthy story, filled with rich characters and situations that immerse you in a new world.
But what about the novella? Let’s see what are the distinct characteristics that set the novella apart from the short story and the novel.

Literary Genres: What Are They and How Are They Classified?

They say that literature cannot be studied, only read. However, there are plenty of studies on the subject. Authors like Aristotle Horace, Schlegel, Bakhtin, and Frye hicieron lo propio and contributed to the development of what we now know as literary genres, with all their varieties and subgenres. Today, we will discuss what literary genres are and how they are classified. We will also include some examples of books from each genre.

Artificial Intelligence Books: A New Dawn of Writing or a Threat to Authorship?

The so-called generative artificial intelligences are becoming increasingly advanced and the first books written with AI either entirely or partially have already appeared. We’ll see some examples of AI’s impact on writing, copyright, and some notes on plagiarism analyzing the pros and cons.

5 Fantasy Micro-Stories to Awaken Your Imagination

In some ways, micro-stories are a masterclass in storytelling and a great source of inspiration for those who work as creative writers. If you are a writer looking to let your imagination run wild, read on! Here we bring you five micro-stories that will spark your creativity for future projects.

Sensory Writing: How to Write Using The Five Senses

Are your texts losing their magic? If everything you write ends up becoming a flat, gray blob of disappointment, this is the article for you, my friend. A way to light a fire under your character and place descriptions is to focus on the way you perceive the world around you, that is, through your eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and skin. In this article, you’re going to find key tips on how to use your five senses to write deep, complex, and meaningful texts.

From Fanfiction to The Bookstore: Success Stories

Fan fiction is a genre on the rise. Sites like fanfiction.net or Wattpad are full of fan-written stories based on books, movies or series, or even starring famous artists. Some of these texts can reach a million reads (or more!) But what happens when fan fiction leaves the Internet and becomes a book? In this article we will tell you what fanfiction is and show you real success stories of fanfiction that made it to major bookstores.