Extremely short stories

It’s the time of year when everyone in my grade is starting to get stressed out about provincial exams. We’re writing short stories, and I was looking at techniques when I accidentally stumbled upon the art of flash fiction. It’s an interesting art. Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway once wrote a story in only…

The Help: a book review

Although it may be extremely nerdy of me to say so, there is nothing better than finishing a life-changing novel and thinking, “Why aren’t we forced to read books like this in English class?” While I agree that “curriculum literature” can sometimes be dry at best, it can be quite effective at opening your mind and expanding your perspective,…