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Inextinguishable voices!
They were young Full of life, full of guts Determined to make a difference in this cruel world They had hope—the hope of the hopeless One may say they were naïve—Maybe They faced life with unexplained alterations With a dull sense of revolutionary...
A holistic approach to literary success
Ardain Isma CSMS Magazine In literature, like in everything else, to be relevant is to be yourself in the most unique way possible. Mimicking others in an attempt to secure a piece of their fame will not work, for it will make it harder if not impossible...
Motivation and Discipline in the literary journey
Ardain Isma CSMS Magazine When someone says it takes a lot to be a multitasked professional, he means just that: it takes a lot, a whole lot. Consequently, when you’re an individual who lives a professional life, trying to be a prolific writer who...
Writing short stories is no waste of time
Ardain Isma Friends, I know it’s the dream of every writer: conceiving the literary masterpiece. It’s not impossible to do, and there’s no one specific way to enter the ridgeline of literary stardom. Remember, all roads lead to Rome. Writing short...
Every writer needs his own medium
CSMS Magazine Ardain Isma Many fellow writers overlook the importance of having a website or, at the very least, a blog. Why is it so important? Because social media platforms can only be a supplement to the power of your authorship. According to Book...
Love stories move plots
Ardain Isma Many writers love to do this. I mean, many famous writers. There’s no need to mention their names, for they are plenty. The reason being is that fiction depicts human behavior. Whatever we do in life is usually based on love or hate. I have...
The growing power of self-publishing
Ardain Isma Few years ago, it was unthinkable to believe an author can go mainstream through self-publishing. Now, it seems the worries are gone—thanks to digital technology. Major book distributors like Amazon, Barnes and Noble are deep into the business...
Literature can shake souls
CSMS Magazine If we agree that literature has the power to change minds, we must understand that progressive writers have a strategic role to play in changing public opinions. In this era of progressive politics, writing on behalf of the poor and the...
Feel the love!
By Christine Jean-Pierre CSMS Magazine Love is above and beyond the most important factor in human interaction. It carries emotions that make one feel happy to be alive. It has the power to dissolve conflicts, to create families and to give a sense of...