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Do you sometimes wonder how to distinguish literary fiction from other works of fiction? Do you wonder at how to identify and approach literature, to know what to look out for? Here are tips on approaching literary fiction and knowing what to do with the information you gather.

Are you a writer - expert, novice, or simply a want-to-be writer - who desires to write a work of fiction that exudes brilliance and masterminded art? Here are a few helpful tips to implement when trying your hand in literary writing.

What's your take on the Gothic genre? Do you think Gothic literature has evolved much from the time it was conceived in the mid-1700s to the present day? Here are a few insights on its 'evolvement' and on some Gothic authors of today!

A look at Gothic literature from the 20th century and the contemporary authors that have used the genre as a tool to portray various themes in their works.

Examining and interpreting literature a little differently than the way we were 'taught' to interpret it. What if an assumed antagonist is actually the protagonist? Literature should not be conformed to just one way of interpretation.

Chinua Achebe was a true legend; a human literary phenomenon. His death was greatly felt all over the world, as the realization hit home that we had indeed lost a true hero. Read on to know about this great man.

Lasso Me A Mom is a novel about a foster teen Nikkie Turner who's been moved from one foster home to another, having never had a stable home to call her own. Read on to peruse the full review of one of Stephanie Jackson's latest novels!

Paige Dearth's Believe Like A Child is a touching novel about a young girl Alessa, who goes through years of molestation by her uncle, right under the family roof and under the noses of her family members. An intense, incredible read; read on to see the full review!

For a lot of people, reading is always a welcoming distraction from the real world; a world of possibilities, where we are allowed to make our own conclusions without being judged. This article covers most of the benefits of what reading can do for the average reader.