Margaret Atwood, a renowned author, has shared her life story in a memoir. This book is not just about her life but also about how she became a writer. Atwood has written many famous books, like "The Handmaid's Tale, " which is about a scary future where women have no rights. She has also written other books based on real events and fairy tales. Atwood's life has no...
Rania Haque, a high school student from Manalapan, has just launched her first novel, "Breaking the Curve. " This book is not your typical story. It mixes science and creativity in a way that might surprise you. Rania is a student at one of New Jersey's top magnet schools. She has always loved writing, from short stories in elementary school to exploring the pattern...
Horror stories often draw from deep wells of history and belief. This is the focus of an upcoming exhibit at the American Writers Museum in Chicago. The exhibit, titled "American Prophets: Writers, Religion and Culture, " opens on November 21. It explores how these elements shape the work of horror writers. The museum recently hosted a panel at the University of Chi...
"Stargate SG-1" wasn't just about cool tech and big bad guys. It was about the people and their feelings. The creators of the show had a simple rule: every story had to have heart. This meant that the show wasn't just about exploring new worlds and fighting aliens. It was about making the audience care about the characters and their journeys. The show ran for 10 sea...
In the world of tech, job cuts are becoming as common as coffee breaks. For one Toronto resident, a sudden layoff from LinkedIn became the unexpected push he needed to chase a long-held dream. At 47, this former customer success manager found himself out of a job in May, with a severance package, unemployment benefits, and a supportive spouse to fall back on. The wr...
Keith Urban, the famous country music star, is known for his ability to turn personal struggles into beautiful music. At 57 years old, he has a lot of life experience to draw from. His divorce from Nicole Kidman in September 2025 was a tough time, but it might just inspire some of his best work yet. Urban is not just a singer and guitarist; he's also a songwriter. S...
The Inca Empire, a mighty force in South America before the arrival of Europeans, was famous for its impressive architecture, vast road systems, and clever farming techniques. They also had a unique way of keeping records using knotted cords called khipu. For a long time, people thought that only the top leaders of Inca society could read and write using these khipu....
In a world where typing rules, Pennsylvania is pushing to bring back an old-school skill: cursive writing. The state's House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would make cursive a must-learn for all elementary students, both in public and private schools. The vote was a landslide, with only a few opposing the idea. This isn't just about nostalgia. There...
The rise of AI tools like ChatGPT in writing has sparked interest in how well these tools can trick detectors. A recent experiment shed light on this topic. It all started with a text created by ChatGPT-4. This text went through several changes. First, it was edited by humans to fit the context better. Then, it was edited again to match a specific style. Finally, Cha...
Dave Chappelle and Mo Amer have a unique bond. It began during the pandemic, when Chappelle invited comedians to his Ohio home for performances. These shows were held in a cornfield, with daily COVID tests for safety. Amer was one of the comedians who spent the summer of 2020 with Chappelle, performing and creating. It was a time of uncertainty, with COVID, civil unr...