Writing, Literature & Creative Practice in a Changing Cultural World

Reading Time: 3 minutesDaniel Friedmann and Interpretive Cosmology Daniel Friedmann is a Canadian author known for works that explore the relationship between biblical narrative and scientific chronology. His book The Genesis One Code belongs to a category of contemporary non-fiction that seeks to align ancient scriptural texts with modern scientific findings. Rather than rejecting scientific dating or dismissing […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe advice column is often dismissed as light media — a practical response to personal dilemmas delivered in digestible form. Yet structurally and rhetorically, it operates as a distinct literary genre. Positioned between journalism, confession, moral philosophy, and narrative nonfiction, the advice column constructs authority without institutional power, intimacy without direct relationship, and trust without […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesSome of the best writing starts as a response: to a character you can’t stop thinking about, a plot twist you’d change, or a world that feels bigger than the pages you’ve read. “Creative remix” (retelling, reimagining, rewriting from a new angle) turns that natural impulse into a structured skill—helping young writers read more closely, […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesp>Community art is often treated as something temporary: a mural on a wall, a pop-up exhibition, a zine traded at an event, a handmade artist book that circulates among a small circle. Yet these works can become some of the most honest records of place—capturing neighborhood identity, conflict, change, and resilience in ways official histories […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesLights, camera, suspense! Thrillers are a captivating genre that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. The art of building tension and suspense is crucial in creating a thrilling cinematic experience. Whether you’re a writer, director, or simply a fan of suspenseful storytelling, understanding the techniques used to craft suspense can enhance your appreciation […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesAbout the Collection The artists’ book collection at the National Museum of Women in the Arts highlights the creativity and innovation of women artists. It includes a wide variety of sculptural and mixed-media works, many of which are one-of-a-kind or created from unconventional materials such as bedsheets, latex, a wine bottle, or even a fish […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesAbout the Collection The library of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum serves as a central resource for research on the Holocaust and genocide studies. Its holdings include books, dissertations, journals, maps, and audiovisual materials that support academic and curatorial work across the museum. The collection also features a small number of artists’ books that […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesAbout the Collection The Warren M. Robbins Library, part of the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, supports the research and exhibitions of the National Museum of African Art. This specialized library holds a distinctive collection of artists’ books created by African artists as well as works that interpret or celebrate the continent’s diverse artistic heritage. Though modest […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery story begins with a breath — a quiet opening that invites the reader to step inside. Crafting Compelling Introductions is about creating that moment of connection, a gentle promise that says: will you stay a little longer? In a world overflowing with words, only a few seconds decide whether we connect or drift away. […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe first time I shared a draft with someone else, I realized how much a fresh perspective can illuminate the hidden corners of a text. Writing thrives in conversation, and peer review is more than spotting mistakes—it is a quiet dialogue between writer and reader. Through constructive criticism, even familiar sentences can gain clarity, depth, […]