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“When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature,” said Maya Angelou. “If I were […]
Every year, I say: I will read more. And each December, I wonder why I don’t. I’m not alone. Reading […]
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 […]
Let me preface by admitting that I started this list because I love reading. I read quite a lot (too […]
Welcome to Out of Five Cats November! Here at The Book Shelf, we love reading, publishing, and cats. So, let’s […]
It’s Nonfiction November and this month I’m reflecting on the great books which got me through the year. With the […]
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 […]
Photo credit: Algoquin Dutton; Ecco; Farrar, Straus & Giroux; the Feminist Press; Harper; Knopf; Riverhead; Scribner; Simon & Schuster. by […]
by Shelby Jones Looking for something new read this month? We’ve got your back! This November, check out the following […]
by Shelby Jones When the invite came through from Penguin Random House to attend the General Spring Fiction Showcase Event […]
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, […]