It has been four and a half months since I started writing my articles. For the first two months I wrote them every day . Then I changed my pace to one article every two days . Today I am writing my 100th article. It has been quite a journey and I want to keep writing as much as I can. I enjoy it and I can see the difference in me. In my articles I have tried to talk about some specific categories like writing, literature, language, culture, self-improvement, psychology, phi

The digital world is all around us. But some of us like to keep in touch with the offline world in different ways. Reading books, writing stories, going for walks, meeting friends, etc. And I am going to talk about another way to focus on this perspective that brings many benefits to your world. Creating a “ bullet journal ” or simply a “ BuJo ”. Just like writing in a diary, a bullet journal provides an insightful approach to your life. As well as writing in my diary, I hav

The origins of science fiction as a genre can be traced back to the imaginative stories of early writers who dared to envision worlds beyond our own. Since imagination is at the core of humanity , potential dreamlike scenarios have always existed within people. Still, the lack of them makes me think that they just didn’t want to be seen as “ lunatic ”. Because they could be seen as nonsense at a time when logical discussion and scientific approaches were at their height. Ho

Writing is a versatile art that allows us to create stories of imagination as well as factual narratives. Two prominent forms of writing that engage the creative and analytical sides of our minds are fiction and articles . I’d like to focus on the differences and similarities in several categories in order to understand them clearly. Photo by Alice Yamamura on Unsplash The Art of Storytelling Writing fiction is undoubtedly the realm of creativity . Fiction writers conjure up

of Plato, with the quotes of an immortal leader. Today we are going to talk about an significant subject for a great reason. It is one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy and political theory —  Plato ’s “ Republic” . And it is a masterpiece by another great man in the pages of history. At its core, Plato ’s Republic consists of a few main elements, such as the nature of justice, the ideal state , and the role of the individual in a just society. The c

This article contains high amount of caffeine. Originating in Ethiopia, and surrounds the entire world, coffee has been part of our lives for almost 600 years . This magical liquid has a long history. From Africa to the Middle East, then Ottomans had a great influence on coffee. They had coffee houses where people gathered to have a good time. Over time, it spread across the continents through the influence of traders. Particularly in London, they took it up with advertising

If you think about it, you will realise how many other works of art throughout history have used this very technique to tell a story. Whether it is myths, religious teachings, traditional sayings or stories from around the world , it is possible to encounter dualism . No matter what culture you come from, dualism is always an effective way of explaining things in a clearer way. I think the main reason for this is to make a comparison between two aspects . As we have said, whe

After I have written another chapter in my novel, I go back and edit and update some of the sentences according to the progress of the story. I like to reread them and work on them, even though it can be tiring to do it after each chapter. I narrated them in my own style, depending on the length of the chapters. So even though I sometimes feel unsure about them, in the end I realise that they are how I want them to be. They don’t have to be perfect, they have to be me. This m

Throughout history, the written word has been both a powerful source of knowledge and a formidable catalyst for change. It is no surprise, then, that many governments, institutions and individuals have attempted to control or censor literature that challenges the status quo or explores sensitive issues. Banned novels in particular have been scrutinised and suppressed because of their potential to provoke controversy , inspire rebellion or expose uncomfortable truths . In thi

Every community in the world has its own problems, no matter when. Whether they are local or national, these problems can affect lives for years, even decades . Therefore, people’s minds revolve around these specific problems. Whether it is poverty, discrimination, abundance, pessimism or government issues , there have been and there will be hot topics in our lives. Sometimes we are born into them, sometimes they are created during our lifetime. However, each of these person

Because of the mass communication tools and features we have in the current era of our world, it is much easier to learn about things globally. Whether they are completely true or not. Having thoughts about things is easier than we thought it would be nowadays. And I’m sure you’ve noticed that almost no one says “ I don’t know much about it ” anymore. Everyone has some kind of information or idea about some things. It makes some people delusional , thinking they know better o

In the recent days, I was tidying up the shelves in my room and came across my notebooks from childhood. It was delightful to revisit my early experiences of writing fictional characters and stories. Fortunately, I had engaged in writing short stories at various points in my life until now, and observing the differences and improvements inspired me to write an article about it. Even though some of these were look alikes or copies of known stories and novels that I read back

As time passes and things become more abundant, their quality naturally degrades. This argument can be applied to almost everything. Consequently, fake or less important works are produced every single day, as I’ve discussed before in my recent article. This happens because we no longer appreciate the struggle and effort behind a work . “ Others ” take shortcuts to create things, and this diminishes the value of your hard work, which took a long time to complete. As a result,

In literature and storytelling, various literary devices add depth and complexity to narratives. I incorporate them into my articles from time to time. Now, it’s time to learn about two more. Two such devices are “ eucatastrophe ” and “ deus ex machina ”. You’ve probably come across at least one of these two hard-to-read terms before. Both are used to influence the course of a story, providing pivotal moments that can dramatically affect the characters and the plot . Let’s e

Fantasy novels are like a magical doorway to otherworldly realms . They transport readers into fantastical universes filled with mythical creatures, epic adventures, and extraordinary magic. But what exactly defines these novels, what fuels their allure, and why do people love them so much? At their core, fantasy novels are stories set in imaginary worlds or universes . These worlds can be vastly different from our own, featuring magic, mythical creatures, and unexplored lan

For sale: baby shoes, never worn. This popular six-word story, although the term wasn’t in use during his time, is often cited as an early example of “ flash fiction” by Ernest Hemingway. For a each short story type, I want to provide some information about their required length before I begin the article. Flash fiction , also called minimalist fiction , is a fictional work of extreme brevity that still offers character and plot development. Identified varieties, many of th

Since the title is a bit attention-grabbing, it is always open to debates. And since this is another article you encounter on the internet, there’s no need to take it too seriously if it does not align with your understanding . It is simply a brief approach and my critique. So, contrary thoughts are welcomed as long as they are respectful. Culture is the sum of traditional or modern communal thoughts, behaviors, and creations that are accepted and applied in a society, or at

Particularly in Western culture, October is more commonly associated with spookiness and the Halloween season. The reasons for this association are rooted in historical, cultural, and traditional practices. But why is October considered spooky, rather than other months? Halloween, celebrated on October 31st , is the primary reason for the spookiness associated with this month. This holiday is known for its ghostly and supernatural themes, costumes, haunted houses , and the

Due to my shy and introverted nature, I have never had an opportunity to act or express myself in front of many people. In fact, I have always had a hard time speaking with people when meeting them. However, with time, you get used to the feeling a little bit . Not entirely, but just a bit. Sometimes, even that bit is enough to make a move towards strangers. When I was younger, I tried to push myself to talk to random people who were in the same place as me. This encouraged m

The most published book of all time is, of course, the Bible , made more accessible by Gutenberg’s new approach to book publishing with the printing press. But have you ever wondered what the best-selling books of all time are? Before we go any further, here’s a fun fact: the term “ bestseller ” was first recorded by a local newspaper, “ The Kansas Times & Star ”, in Kansas in 1889, many decades before “ The New York Times ” began using it in 1931. Now, let’s focus on the cur