TV is riddled with police shows that unrealistically portray the police as dirty, politically connected, and unnecessarily violent. Obviously, there have been specific instances in the past that have caused these perceptions, but portraying this to be the norm has been harmful to police and harmful to the community. I can go on about this … Continue reading Crime Dramas
Going through school, you get the impression that in order to be a fan of reading you need to enjoy the classics. Everyone reads Shakespeare, Chaucer, and other classic writers in school. To some, they're awesome. To others, they're an absolute bore. I wish I loved reading Shakespeare but I can't say that I do. … Continue reading Reading the Classics
Fewer and fewer people are still reading. Whether this is due to easy access to movies from Netflix, YouTube, and other sites, shorter attention spans, or teachers are unable to inspire their students because they still make them read boring old literature that no one really liked instead of fun interesting stories. I'm sure there's … Continue reading Why Do You Read?
While there is a proven formula to ensure your writing improves and your skills increase, it's rather vague and requires a lot of work that many are unwilling to put in. The formula is one that is known to every serious novelist and writer who aspires to create and tell stories for a living and … Continue reading How to Improve Your Writing
I'll let you in on a little nerdy secret of mine: I love watching gamers on YouTube. It's fascinating and so enjoyable to me. I've always loved video games but I never thought I'd enjoy watching people play them. Why watch when I could play? Then I discovered a specific band of YouTubers and I've … Continue reading YouTube Gamers
Drew Schroeder 