20 Writing Tips from Fiction Authors

Source: iUniverse

What makes for a great story? Find out from the pros.

Wonder Women have been smashing the patriarchy since classical times

Source: The Conversation

English literature lecturer Roberta Magnani draws comparisons between comic book heroine Wonder Woman and characters from mythology and classical literature.

Immigration In Esports: Do Gamers Count As Athletes?

Source: Forbes

This article examines how immigration policy and gaming meet.

Tired of war, South Sudanese youth turn to art to push for peace

Source: Reuters

Ana Taban, a group of artists in South Sudan, promotes a peaceful resolution to the conflict in its country. Click the link at the bottom of the article to view a photo essay of the organization’s members.

Extracting the Woodchuck

Source: Harvard Magazine

In this biographical essay, literary critic Adam Kirsch argues that Robert Frost led a kind of double life that was necessary to create his acclaimed poetry.

Shakespeare’s Source Material

Source: Shakespeare Resource Center

Shakespeare wasn’t just a gifted writer; he was also possibly the greatest literary borrower of all time. Find out about some of his favorite sources for plots.

8 Novels Inspired by the Odyssey

Source: Early Bird Books

Get an overview of modern works that draw on Homer’s classic for inspiration.

Perspective in Paintings

Source: Thought Co.

One of the most challenging skills for beginning artists to learn is how to make their work accurately reflect how we view the world.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Source: Biography

In this biography, read how the events of Emerson’s life led him to be a central member of the American Transcendalist movement.

This Environmental Scientist Makes Art Out Of Climate Data

Source: Fast Company

By incorporating environmental data into her artwork, scientist and artist Jill Pelto hopes to inform an audience who might not otherwise seek out the information. Scroll through the images at the top of the article to view her work.