Characterization is what serves as the undercurrent of every compelling book that you’ve read. This simple structural addition allows you to truly step into the mind and setting of your favorite character, understanding them in an entirely new way. This makes learning the nuances and use of characterization necessary for new writers to find their […]

Memes have taken the internet by storm since their rise to popularity in the early aughts. These graphic images, GIFs, and text posts have several things in common, most of which are their shocking yet humorous contents, and their ability to go viral thanks to their relatability and impact. While teenagers helped elevate these internet […]

The holidays are a time where we can enjoy the company of friends and family and gather over our shared, enjoyed traditions ⸺ and these normally start with delicious food! But where have our favorite family recipes gotten their names from? What inspired the changes and delicious combinations that set the scene for the holiday […]

What is a toponym? There are so many different ways to use the English language, you won’t be surprised to know that toponyms are another iteration that can help to enrich our understanding of our unique home, culture, and location. We promise that you’ve used them before, and will eventually use them again! In this […]

In the summer and winter seasons, humans around the world prepare for solstices. Solstice on earth occurs twice per year and denotes the longest and shortest days of winter and summer, respectively. Throughout history, different practitioners have honored the effects that solstice brings with it, and celebrate the astrological occurrence in different and unique ways. […]