Tag Archives: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Wine and Writing – Does Alcohol Make Us More Creative?

Thanks to writers like Ernest Hemingway, alcohol has become a legendary agent for getting brilliant words flow out of one’s pen. But as it turns out, alcohol also gets the words flowing in a more literal sense — as a … Continue reading

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Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year – Emeralds in Literature

Welcome to the year of Emerald. Pantone recently unveiled its official Color of the Year for 2013, amid much fanfare. Gone are the sunny, cheerful days of Tangerine Tango (2012) and the sweet days of Honeysuckle (2011).  We’re now on … Continue reading

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Unblock The Writer’s Block

“If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” Margaret Atwood We’ve all been there: The blank sheet of paper taunts us. The pen turns into a torture device, moving so lethargically across the page that forming each … Continue reading

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