Link of the Day: Challenge Your Writing Style

The Huffington Post:  5 Ways To Try A New Writing Style

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When I first started writing back in my teen years, first person was my go-to tense.  It wasn’t until a few years ago that I started experimenting in 3rd person, and realized that it not only offered a different flavor to my overall work, but also pushed me to write even better.  As writers, we have to constantly challenge ourselves to be better.  Whether that includes writing a genre we’re unfamiliar with, or writing in a different tense, changing things up is extremely important.

Experimenting is often key when writing, and today’s link of the day shows five ways that you can change up your writing style and tackle the unknown, and maybe even become a better writer in the process.  So, check out the link above and challenge your creativity today!

And, let us know in the comment section below how you have changed up your own writing, and how it has benefited you as a writer.

Happy Wednesday All and Keep On Writing!

Link of the Day: ‘Porno’, the Sequel to ‘Trainspotting’, May be in the Works

The Huffington Post:  ‘Trainspotting’ Sequel: ‘Porno’ Coming In 2016, Says Danny Boyle 

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When I first saw ‘Trainspotting’ a few years back (yes, I was late in the game to see this movie), I instantly fell in love with it.  Now, I couldn’t be more pleased to hear that a sequel is planned to come out in 2016.

‘Trainspotting’, adapted from the novel of the same name by Irvine Welsh, was directed by Danny Boyle, and Boyle will be adapting Welsh’s follow-up novel, ‘Porno’, into the sequel of ‘Trainspotting’.  Boyle also noted that the screenwriter for ‘Trainspotting’ is writing the screenplay for ‘Porno’, and that hopefully the original cast, which included Ewan McGregor, will join the project as well.

Below is the trailer for ‘Trainspotting’.  If you haven’t seen this movie, I definitely recommend it.

Have you seen ‘Trainspotting’?  What do you think of a sequel?  Let us know in the comment section below!

Happy Monday All!

Link of the Day: Happy National Grammar Day!

Via: Huffington Post

The Huffington Post:  National Grammar Day – 11 Embarrassing Grammar Mistakes

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One of my biggest pet peeves is seeing the terrible grammar and spelling that floods the internet.  Whether it is using “your” instead of “you’re”, or misspelling a word to the point that it becomes unreadable, people on Facebook, Twitter, and even blogs give their past (or present) English teachers a bad name.

I don’t know if people are too lazy, or honestly don’t realize their mistakes, but today, for National Grammar Day, we are allowed to make fun of those who can’t spell or use correct punctuation marks.

So, check out the link above and see some terribly embarrassing grammar mistakes.  And remember, when in doubt, SPELL CHECK!

Happy Monday & National Grammar Day All!

Link of the Day: The Little Free Library

The Huffington Post:  Duayne Samples Builds Little Free Library In Front Yard

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Books are important: they expand and excite the imagination, take you around the world, and teach you real-life lessons.  However, with modern-day technology, video games, and TV, less and less children are actually reading, let alone going to libraries.

Duayne Samples, a resident of Folsom, California, found an opportunity to bring books closer to home and promote the importance of reading.  Setting up a mail-box type structure, he built the ‘Little Free Library’.  It’s motto is, “Take a book.  Leave a book.  Or do both.” and so far, it has gained recognition and praise.

Check out the link above to see a video of Samples’ ‘Little Free Library’, and how this convenient creation is empowering both the community and the imagination.

Happy Wednesday All & Keep Reading!

Link of the Day: A Writer’s Getaway

The Huffington Post:  Why You Need a Writing Retreat and How to Make the Most of It

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Every writer dreams of locking themselves away and blocking out the daily distractions so they only have time for one thing…to write.

Whether it’s somewhere in the mountains, by the beach, or in the woods, and even if it’s just for a weekend or longer, a writing retreat may be just what some of us writers need to start, finish, or edit our novels (I know I sure need one!).

The weekend is coming up, so check out the link above and see how you can take your very own writer’s retreat.

Happy Thursday All!

Link of the Day: Best Summer Books

The Huffington Post: 11 Best Summer Books of 2012

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Like most people, I absolutely love summer time.  Bonfires, tank-tops, bare feet, and the best thing of all, reading in the sun.  The Huffington Post’s list of the best summer books of 2012 features some great books.  I’ve already read The Hunger Games, but I am looking forward to read a few more on this list.

Check out the link above to see more books, and tell us which ones you have read!

Happy Tuesday All!

Link of the Day: Pop-Out Book Art

Via: Huff Post Books

The Huffington Post: Isaac G. Salazar’s Book Sculptures are Amazing

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I have been seeing a lot of different book sculptures floating around the internet lately, and the idea of recycling and turning an old books into a works of art is my latest favorite design trend.

Issac Salazar’s book sculptures are very brilliant and unique, and can honestly appeal to anyone.  They feature simple inspiring words, and a few cool designs.

Check out the link above to see more!

Happy Thursday All!

Link of the Day: Sneak-Peek Footage from the ‘Life of Pi’ Movie Adaptation

The Huffington Post: ‘Life of Pi’ Movie Footage Released

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Life of Pi is one of my favorite novels, and I have read and re-read it numerous times.  While I will not be seeing The Perks of Being a Wallflower movie adaptation, I will for sure be seeing the Life of Pi movie adaptation.  Just from seeing the 11 second video footage, along with footage stills from the movie, I can tell that Ang Lee, a very good director, will both stay true to the book and bring his beautiful cinematic style to this adaptation.

Check out the video above, and the link to see more!

Happy Tuesday All!

Link of the Day: Punctuation Mark Personality

The Huffington Post: What Your Favorite Punctuation Mark Says About You

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Mine is either an exclamation point (!) or a hyphen (-).  Which, according to this test, says I’m a hyper person – thanks to the exclamation point – and a creative social butterfly – thanks to Mr. Hyphen.

Check out what your punctuation mark personality is!

Happy Wednesday All!

Link of the Day: Writing Advice

The Huffington Post: Inspirational Quotes on Writing: Advice from Authors

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Writing is important to me, and I love hearing advice from experienced writers.

So if you want some good writing tips from some of the greats, then check out today’s Link of the Day!

Happy Tuesday All!