The Book Shelf
“When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature,” said Maya Angelou. “If I were […]
“I need to start reading more” No matter how many times I tell myself this, I end up not fulfiling […]
If we were to equate J.K. Rowling’s impressive rise to literary fame to one of the seven basic story archetypes, […]
“The Six Golden Rules of Writing: Read, read, read, write, write, write.” Ernest Gaines Like most writers, I started because I […]
Recently I’ve loved the books you can read in a day, so I wanted to make a list of books […]
I was reflecting on the great books which got me thinking lately. I realised they were all nonfiction and that I want to share them with you so you can find something you will also truly love from this list.
Short nonfiction books are easy to read and snappy but packed full of lessons, teachings, and experiences that are vital […]
by Olga Bialasik Last week, we talked about getting your poetry published and the various avenues available for this. But […]
by Shelby Jones You may be thinking reading about health is niche, but the topic of mental and physical wellbeing […]
by Olga Bialasik October is flying by and Halloween is closing in so fast that we might not even notice […]
by Olga Bialasik Since the rise of social media, industries have taken advantage of its marketing potential and the internationality […]
by Peri Cimen Undertaking a creative writing degree is a big decision and research is the first step. Whether you’re […]
by Peri Cimen You may have found yourself wondering whether you need a creative writing degree to succeed as an […]
by Ameesha Smith-Green Even for those who love nonfiction, the terminology can sometimes get confusing. After all, there’s self-help, self-improvement, […]
by Ameesha Smith-Green The pretty cathedral city of York is well-known for its black and white wooden buildings and confectionary, […]
by Becky Tandy Recently, I had an interesting conversation with a friend about whether print or digital books are better. […]
by Ameesha Smith-Green When it comes to pitching a manuscript to agents or publishers, having an author platform is seen […]
by Beth Hutton If you’re anything like me, then you’ll agree there’s nothing better than cosying up on the sofa […]