In Time for Tax Day: 10,000 Ancient Bamboo Slats Reveal Meticulous Details of Governance from Famous Period
Known as Jiandu in Chinese, bamboo were the primary instrument for writing in the region for thousands of years before the invention of paper
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High Schooler Self-Publishes Fantasy Novel Over Lockdowns as Break From Video Games-Gets Orders Worldwide
16-year-old Dylan Brennan started writing Noble: Betrayed in April 2020, after recognizing he was spending too much time playing video games.
After Her Book Launch Flops, Stephen King, Neil Gaiman and Margaret Atwood Swoop in With Support for Debut Author
Banning was consoled by Stephen King, Neil Gaiman and others, leading to skyrocketing sales of her book on Amazon.
World's Oldest Pen Pals Turn 100, After 84 Years of Transatlantic Letters-And Now They're Meeting on Zoom
The world's oldest pen pals have both turned 100 years old, and are celebrating 80 years of letters sent across the pond.
After 20 Years He Finally Spotted the Elusive North American Butterfly Beauty in a Nearby Bog
If Vermont is a better place for having bog elfins, then Earth is a better place for having people like Bryan Pfeiffer
Students Craft Stellar Resumes for Long-term Shelter Dogs-and 6 of the Pups Were Already Adopted (VIDEO)
When school teachers partnered with an Albuquerque animal shelter, the results were a Win-Win for students and dogs waiting to be adopted.
Handwriting Strengthens Brain Connections and Boosts Learning More Than Tapping on a Keyboard
Since it's the movement of the hand forming the letters that promotes brain connectivity, writing on digital screens is likely the same
Stephen King is Using His Property to Open a Writer's Retreat
The house next to King's home in Bangor, Maine will soon be able to accommodate up to 5 resident writers who may need a peaceful place for their work.
Teen Sends Fan Letter to Her Favorite Author; 3 Years Later, They Have Finished Co-Writing Her Debut Novel
Taryn Everdeen was only 15 years old when she wrote a fan letter to her favorite author in America—and now, the two have just finished co-writing a novel.
Writer Starts a Pandemic Pen Pal Project - Now 7,000 People Are Mailing Joy to Strangers With Letters
New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme has started a penpal community in the pandemic. It's called #Penpalooza, and 7,000 are now participating.
Paralyzed Patient Can Now Write as Fast as Smartphone By 'Mindwriting' With Brain Signals
A paralyzed 65-year old is using Stanford's brain-computer-interface to type words by imagining his own handwriting.
FREE Master Classes in Nature Writing With Top Journalists and Authors Now Offered on Zoom
Pandemic University has put together a free 5-lesson masterclass on journalism and writing with a focus on nature and environmentalism.
How One Writer Learned to be Productive During the Pandemic
You might think COVID-19 would provide writers the perfect storm for working on their book—but lockdowns are not what they're cracked up to be.
Son Finds Original Children's Book Written by His Dad Returning From WWII PoW Camp, Publishes it 75 Years Later
Arthur Stiby wrote a kids' book after enduring terrible conditions as a POW in World War II. 75 years later, that book is being published.
A Love Letter to America From a Village in Bangladesh on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Rezaul Karim Reza first heard about the USA on 9/11 and became compelled to learn her language and customs as he reached out to Americans.
The Typewriter Project: Collecting the Subconscious Cries of a City on a Website
A poetry project in NYC beams the keystrokes of a public typewriter onto a website, like a collective Twitter feed, capturing the emotions of a chaotic summer.
Chipotle Gives $100K to Mom's Medical Bills After Refugee's Powerful Essay on Hunger
This refugee student's essay was so moving, Chipotle not only gave him a $20,000 scholarship, they donated thousands more for his mother's cancer treatment.
'I Am Odd, I Am New': Autistic Boy Writes Breathtaking Poem About Differences
Whether you have autism or just feel a little different sometimes, this poem is an inspiring piece for anyone who's ever felt like they don't quite belong.
Dying Writer Pens Heartfelt Plea For Someone to Marry Her Husband
All Amy Krouse Rosenthal wants with the time that she has left is for someone to love her husband as much as she does.
They've Been Pen Pals for 42 Years; Watch Them Meet for First Time
George and Lori have been writing to each other using pen and paper for 42 years. Now each finally got the chance to hug their longest-lasting friend.
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