How to Become a Better Writer
One of the biggest obstacles to becoming a better writer is actually the writer themself. It’s easy to block out some time, sit down, and get into the writing headspace, but it’s difficult to actually put pen to paper….
Which Is Better: Print Books Or Ebooks?
There seems to be an ongoing literary debate of whether physical, print books are better than digital ebooks. Whichever side you choose, there’s compelling arguments for both. Print books are the original source of all knowledge, so they’ll always…
How to Support Small Authors
Author Walt Chantry understands that smaller authors are hard to find and are often overlooked by more popular, more mainstream writers. In today’s world, it’s difficult to find new-to-you authors when we’re bombarded with New York Times Best Sellers,…
How to Become a Published Author
Signing a book deal is often one of the top accomplishments for aspiring authors. It tells you that someone noticed your hard work, liked it enough to pay you for it, and could lead to popularity and an audience…
What Makes a Book Rare?
Some book collectors are only interested in collecting rare books. Rightfully so, rare books tend to hold a higher value than their non-rare counterparts. Why is that so? Keep reading to find out. Ultimately, book rarity comes down to…
Discussing the Future of Book Collecting
It is quite clear that our eyes are glued to screens more often than they are glued to paper. Perhaps this is a result of technological advances or because of a societal need for instant information, or perhaps a…
Chinese libraries make antique books available online
Walt Chantry, historian and antique book collector, is overjoyed by news from China that has added a rich array of ancient texts to a digital database. A major move in documenting and further understanding the history of China and…
Modern History: Droughts Out West
The Western United States is setting records in weather this year. According to meteorologists across the country, the area is experiencing the most severe drought in these modern times. Walt Chantry discusses this weather history update: The dry summer…
Are intra-conference transfers bad for college football?
According to Lincoln Riley, team transfers are not only bad for college football — they’re ‘unhealthy’ for the league. College football fan, Walt Chantry discusses the conversation that’s been roaring since Chandler Morris transferred. Transferring from one team to…
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