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The Linguistic Legacy of War

The Linguistic Legacy of War: How Two World Wars Shaped the Words We Use Every Day

The First World War gave us phrases like ‘over the top,’ ‘no man’s land,’ and ‘zero hour’—born in the mud of the trenches, now casually used in office meetings and sports commentary. The Second World War left its own verbal shrapnel: ‘SNAFU,’ ‘taking flak,’ and ‘loose lips sink ships’—once urgent acronyms and slogans, now part of our daily idioms.

How to Write a Compelling Novel Using James Scott Bell’s Super Structure and 'Write Your Novel from the Middle' Method

How to Write a Compelling Novel Using James Scott Bell’s Super Structure and ‘Write Your Novel from the Middle’ Method

Writing a novel can be challenging, but James Scott Bell’s methods, “Super Structure” and “Write Your Novel from the Middle,” offer effective storytelling strategies. They emphasize character transformation and emotional depth, guiding writers through structured beats to craft engaging narratives that resonate deeply with readers. Master these techniques for compelling stories.

An Ode to Britannia by Jessie Louise Vernon

An Ode to Britannia

There is a particular kind of love that only a country can demand from you. A love that wounds as…

Kites

Kites

Do you love this image? Its it called “Through the darkness, light still exist” and you can view it on…

Who's Fault is it Anyway? Rethinking Domestic Abuse and Cultural Norms

Who’s Fault is it Anyway? Rethinking Domestic Abuse and Cultural Norms

If I told you that my Syrian husband was abusive, to the average Westerner, their first response would be: “Well, he’s Syrian. That’s how they are. It’s cultural.” But if I made the same confession to the average Middle Eastern person, particularly to a woman, they would immediately start telling me about what rights I have, not just under the prevailing laws of the country that I live in, but also, many of them would more confidently and more emphatically tell me about my rights according to Islam. Which are plentiful, by the way.

My Family Tree Poem by Jessie Louise

My Family Tree, a Poem

Love this picture? Check it out here on Etsy. My Family Tree Trees don’t just grow up in Palestine, They…

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