In 1692, a deadly terror swept through colonial Massachusetts, ending the lives of 20 people and forever changing how we paranoid fanaticism. If The Crucible enticed you in high school, but you never read any other books about the Salem Witch Trials, I've got four great suggestions for you below. The months-long witch hunt that gripped late-17th century … Continue reading 4 Books about the Salem Witch Trials
What is the book that matters most to you? That's the question members of an exclusive book club must answer in Ann Hood's aptly titled novel, The Book That Matters Most: A Novel. For one of the club's newest members, Ava, the novel she chooses holds more secrets and meaning than she realizes when she … Continue reading The Book That Matters Most: A Review
When I first began to look for writing jobs, it seemed like every potential employer wanted pitches for evergreen articles as part of the application package. I grew discouraged, because I didn't know how to write evergreen content. Really, I wasn't even sure where to begin. A quick Google search for "how to write evergreen content" turns … Continue reading How to Write Evergreen Content
I've read my fair share of dystopian fiction, but I have never come across a book outside of the genre that gave me the same signature sense of hopeless terror. At least I hadn't, until I read Sweet Lamb of Heaven by Lydia Millet. This chilling tale of a woman's flight from her manipulative husband … Continue reading Sweet Lamb of Heaven: A Review
Last week was fantastic for books news, what with Dan Brown's YA gaffe and Stephen King's telling Dark Tower movie teaser. Here at Kristian Wilson, Writing, I continued with a series of how-to guides for college graduates faced with writing their first professional job application documents. Check out these articles and more after the jump. What Is … Continue reading UPDATE: All Posts 15 – 21 May 2016