To say this book was over-rated would be a vast under-statement. As a huge fan of more modern sci fi books, and having grown up reading whatever sci fi I could find in my local charity shop, I envied those who had access to works from classic sci fi writers such as C.S. Lewis. So, […]
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Creative writing ideas can be hard to come by at times. Every writer, from the most prolific writers to the newcomers, will all encounter writer’s block at some point or another. The act of writing is a creative endeavour and one that cannot easily be forced. Many argue that you should never force your won
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The genre of fantasy can be a difficult genre to write without the correct terms and terminology to bring your musings to life. Fantasy words are a vital component of any fictional text that deals with fantasy elements, as how you tell your story and the language you use to do so plays a pivotal
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In today’s article we intend to go over some great places online to access free horror ebooks for all the avid readers out there. Aside from the horror stories available here on Lore Publication, there are plenty of excellent online resources to exploit if you want some free reading material. Below is a list of
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Writing Prompt #12: For today’s first prompt in our list creative writing prompts, we will be giving you a word prompt to get those writing topics flowing. Think about the word and roll it around inside your head for a minute or two and take note of subjects, areas, experiences or people that come to
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If I had to describe this novella in a short, concise sentence it would be: a wonderfully simplistic yet deeply intriguing tale of cosmic discovery. Samuel Delany (often penned as Samuel R. Delany) wrote The Ballad of Beta-2 in 1965, four years before the moon landing when the space race was in full flight. It
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Hello everyone. Welcome back to Lore Publication. Stewart wrote this poem about moving from the countryside to the city of Glasgow, and then about his fascination with re-kindling his love of nature while living in an urban area. This poem was originally published to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns in 2021. As a disclaimer,
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I am waiting to live A life yet to come, Longing to see That which lies beyond the stars. If losing is a game To be played in solitude, I want to win my battles With humble attitude. I am surviving With the burning desire to exist, Conscious that the static Requires mutations, Confiding in
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I look out from the tombstones of the past, Holding scorn, Seeing all but a crown of thorns, And noose of crimson petals. I hear the cry of forgotten lovers, Echoing through the moors of time, Clouded by the mists of ego, Weathered by the winds of change. But, From time to time, I feel
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World Building – Post Apocalyptic Writing Prompts When it comes to dystopias, especially post-apocalypses, it can be hard to know where to begin. But, with some post apocalyptic writing prompts, you can begin turning those awesome concepts into story ideas ready for use in your next piece. RELATED: 25 Creative Writing Prompts For Adults So,
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