Like a screenplay, comics must be carefully pitched, outlined, and drafted. Whether a writer is trying to get a recurring three-panel comic strip published in their local paper or a 500-page graphic novel, the process gets meticulous fast. Actor Keanu Reeves just got that creative experience. […]
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, renowned poet and godfather of Beat writers, has died. Ferlinghetti was also a publisher and the owner of the famous City Lights bookstore in San Francisco. Learning about poetry can improve our writing in any genre. […]
Snapping pictures of elusive wildlife presents challenges for photographers. Whether their subjects are fast, camouflaged, or dangerous, camera crews use clever tricks to get the perfect shot. Camera traps help get the job done. […]
Letters of instruction for after your death can alleviate troubles for loved ones. We rarely wish to think about our own deaths, but properly conveying your final wishes makes all the difference in settling your estate. Making them is simple and helpful. […]
Body preservation, like mummification, sidesteps corpse disposal. Some cultures consume their ancestors’ ground bones. Skeletons can even be made into musical instruments. […]
As the world self-quarantines and works from home, cabin fever can set in. A photo essay uses a series of photographs to wordlessly tell a full story. A proper photo essay balances many factors of a story. […]
Distance learning during COVID-19 shows a need for strong education strategies. Tips from experts can help kids get homework done with a minimal amount of stress. Researched, proven methods make for better remote schooling. […]
In an article for The Wall Street Journal, researcher BJ Fogg recommends starting small with life changes. One of the biggest reasons New Year’s resolutions fail, he said, is because people pledge to make drastic changes too quickly. Changing cognitive behaviors is the first step. […]
The new year has begun turbulently, highlighting our need for a good laugh. CNN has published a listicle of places to find exceptionally good humor in such trying times, from podcasts to books. Different societies approve or disapprove of humor. […]
Amazonians may be more realistic than Greek mythology and comics suggest, BBC News reported. Recent archaeological expeditions suggest a group of ancient Iranian warriors may have inspired the ideas for Amazonian women and Wonder Woman. Comics, as an art form, make and serve history. […]
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