What is Post-structuralism
Post-structuralism questions the idea of fixed structures, stable meanings, and universal truths. New paradigms respond to how texts are read in their production of meanings for the contemporary times.
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Close Reading Language is a Major Critical Focus in Literary Studies
Language is the focus in close reading modern texts where the author has veered away from the classical models of storytelling.
Memoirs for Self-Promotion, Political Agenda, and Propaganda: Reading Life Writing with Discernment
Sometimes, memoirs are crafted to promote oneself, advance political views, or spread propaganda. Memoirs written to serve ulterior motives raise questions about their authenticity and the integrity of the stories conveyed within them.
Ten Writing Prompts to Identify Your Memoir’s Core Themes
Ten writing prompts for writers of memoir, autobiographies, autofictions, and biographies
Vito Cruz to Edsa
"They are everywhere, their needs vary. They ply their despair on jeepneys, buses, or trains, asking for alms"
In Writing a Memoir: A Retrospective Showcase of Memories
In writing a memoir we are confident that our story matters in the greater scheme of things. In Walking on Water, Madeline L’lengle quotes Jean Rhys answering an interviewer in the Paris Review. “Listen to me. All of writing is a…
10 Reasons Why Writers Hesitate in Writing a Memoir
Writing a memoir can be an intimidating endeavor, often fraught with numerous hesitations. Concerns about how an individual’s personal story will be received contribute to the hesitation. Authors may worry that their narrative won’t resonate with readers or that it…
How to Page Your Journal of Devotions
Above, the book "100 Ways to Live the Word" relays testimonies of the impact of God's Word in the lives of at least 100 individuals featured in the pages of this book.
Write About Your Space
When I look up from the garden to the window of my condo on the second floor, I see my cabinet through the flimsy blue curtains. My sister habitually draws them close to protect our privacy, however, the curtains are…
Why We Ask “the Moral of the Story”
Reading a story opens our eyes to the lives of others. It helps us understand that we’re not alone in the world and that other people have their own unique experiences and perspectives. The best stories don’t just entertain us;…