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Now when the Hateful Eight is out in theaters, the time is right to see what makes Tarantino stories so spectacular. Let’s start with the basics: Pulp Fiction was released in 1994. Every Tarantino fan remembers the dialogue between Samuel L. Jackson’s character and John Travolta’s as they drove through the streets of LA on

If you dream about being paid for creative writing, you’re not alone. Many people want to sell their written work but don’t know how to go about it. Before the Internet, becoming a creative writer was tough. Today, plenty of websites, books, and courses are available to help you on your journey. Check out these

With the lean job market we have today, it may seem counterintuitive to decline a job interview, any job interview. Recent college grads may be extra eager to accept an interview in the hopes of landing a job. In fact, on the whole, it’s better to accept most interviews than to decline them. Even if

Public speaking causes a bit of anxiety for everyone—even practiced presenters. However, giving a talk doesn’t have to wrack your nerves completely. The trick is to wow your listeners with a great opening. By starting strong, you’ll capture your audience’s attention and get them interested in what’s to come. From that point on, you can

Writing resumes and personal statements can feel like pulling teeth. It’s not easy to distill all your professional experiences, goals and dreams into a few words. Of course, everyone goes through it because they’re looking for a job and they want to be chosen. But there’s an often-overlooked part of the resume that deserves your

It can be a tough transition coming home for Winter Break after experiencing so much independence in college. In college, nobody is telling you to clean your room (except maybe your roommate), go to bed early, eat your veggies or any other annoying parent-y things. But all those things aside, there are also some good

A narrative poem tells a story. It may contain some or all of the components of fiction such as plot, setting, characters and even dialogue. A narrative poem doesn’t have to rhyme like a ballad, nor does it have to have a certain number of syllables like a Haiku. It also doesn’t follow a specific pattern

Christmas is just around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to get anxious about what gifts you’re going to give people. But what can be better than the gift of laughter? Give your friends a giggle and express your unique personality with these funny gift for the holidays. Perfect for your coworkers, your classmates

If there’s one question that absolutely everyone dreads in a job interview, it’s the ‘what is your weakness’ question. There’s a million ways to answer this one, and none of them are the perfect, problem-free solution you’re looking for. Rather than looking for the perfect answer, look at the list below, choose one that applies

Finals week brings plenty of stress. Of course, grades are enough to worry about. However, on top of test preparation, you’re likely shopping for holiday gifts and getting ready to leave campus for winter break, among other things. Changing your routine to accommodate intensive study sessions adds another layer of anxiety. It’s important to remember