Photo by Andrea Piacquadio Poetry can evoke great feelings in a person: folks can laugh, cry, and have their hopes ignited in just a couple of lines, yet no one can accurately pinpoint why poetry elicits strong emotions. The fantastic book, Anthology Of Short Stories And Poems II by Brian Clements is a beautiful example of howContinue reading “The Reason Why Poetry Elicits Strong Emotions”
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The Art of Writing: Reflections and Ruminations
Photo by Huỳnh Đạt Have you ever read a book about short stories and poems and just felt your heart lighten itself or become heavy? That is the supreme power of the art of writing. While nobody can deny the influence that a good piece of writing has on the mind, only a few acknowledgeContinue reading “The Art of Writing: Reflections and Ruminations”
The Unique Power of Poetry to Incite Change in All of Us
The unique power of poetry to incite change is something we often neglect, but one that we need in today’s reality. Photo by Suzy Hazelwood Brian Clements, author of Anthology of Short Stories and Poems II, knows how valuable poetry is. He shows us how powerful and helpful they can be in the literary pieces of poetryContinue reading “The Unique Power of Poetry to Incite Change in All of Us”
What Makes Short Stories Different from Novels On Paper?
Photo by rawpixel.com Writing a short story is undoubtedly different from writing a novel, but what makes it unique? A collection of short stories on Clements’ book could help define what makes short stories so different. Clements (full name Brian Clements) and his books are often anthologies of short stories and poems he had written. HisContinue reading “What Makes Short Stories Different from Novels On Paper?”
Defeating Writer’s Block: Knowing the Enemy of Inspiration
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio Finding inspiration is the perennial problem all writers have, especially when planning to write a book about short stories and poems. So, how do you rev up that old noggin and get to work? Are you a writer? Let me know if this isn’t relatable. It’s a quiet afternoon, and youContinue reading “Defeating Writer’s Block: Knowing the Enemy of Inspiration”
Why Write Short Stories: 5 Reasons To Continue Creating Stories
Photo by furkanfdemir Why write short stories? Discover the magic of short story writing and learn to make your own. The short story form is one of the most accessible formats of written media to digest. Individuals of all ages relish short stories and learn life lessons from the narrative within them. Given the literature’sContinue reading “Why Write Short Stories: 5 Reasons To Continue Creating Stories”
The Appeal of Short Stories: Reading for Pleasure and Rumination
Photo by cottonbro Brian Clements’ book, a collection of short stories and poems, is thought-provoking and makes sure to give readers ample sustenance for meditation and new perspectives to take. As one of the 20th-century’s most lauded writers, famous for his dark humor and provocative prose, Kurt Vonnegut once said about reading and writing that they “areContinue reading “The Appeal of Short Stories: Reading for Pleasure and Rumination”
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