Should you write about yourself? Kurt Vonnegut (November 11, 1922–April 11, 2007) argues that being yourself on a page is the single most important element of your writing style. For the hesitant, his 1985 essay “How to Write with Style,” included in the anthology “How to Use the Power of the Printed Word,” serves as … Read more
. Is Kindle worth it? I may be slightly biased when answering this question because this blog owes its very existence to the iconic e-reader from Amazon. A smartphone screen made it impossible to concentrate on a book by distracting me with social media notifications, urgent emails, and calendar reminders. Tired of fighting an uphill … Read more
Have you ever considered dating yourself? They say that in order to love others, you must first love yourself. Those who believe in this injunction assume that your dating problems, if any, may stem from a lack of self-love. Once you learn to love yourself, it will be easier to date others and eventually meet … Read more
. Technically speaking, a writer’s block can’t stop you in the age of AI. Just ask ChatGPT to write something for you, and it will produce a better result in a few minutes than an average human can produce in a few hours. You’ll not do it, however, if writing helps you enter the state … Read more