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Writer's guide to World Building: Learn the Basics
I'll take you through what world building is, help you ask yourself the WHY questions, and get you on your way with some points to help create your own world. This is a basics article on world building, more in depth guides will come in the future, but I will give you a solid base to start from.

Apollo Imperium
Nov 30, 202511 min read


How To Format Your Book and Be Publish-Ready
This guide covers the essentials of formatting your book; from paragraph structure to chapter length, font size to chapter names, and even when to use scene break icons. For many of these topics, there will be separate in-depth guides, but for now, let’s get you started on formatting your novel the right way.

Jake Zuurbier
Nov 2, 202511 min read


The Planets in Our Solar System: Gods & Fun Facts
A deep-dive into the planets of our solar system by combining astronomy with Greek and Roman mythology.

Apollo Imperium
Apr 1, 20259 min read


Oscar Wilde: The Tragic Brilliance of a Literary Icon
Few writers in history have burned as brightly, or fallen as spectacularly, as Oscar Wilde. He was a man of contradictions.

Jake Zuurbier
Mar 25, 20257 min read


Writer’s Guide to Book Marketing – How to Do It Right
Struggling to market your book? This ultimate Writer’s Guide covers social media, Amazon strategies, book reviews, ads, libraries & more.

Jake Zuurbier
Mar 18, 202530 min read


Writer's Guide to Hand-to-Hand Fighting: Styles, Strikes, and Pacing
Whether your characters are in a bar fight, disciplined martial artists, or streetwise scrappers, here's everything you need to know.

Jake Zuurbier
Feb 25, 202514 min read


Why We Cry: The Healthy Power Behind Our Tears
Let’s talk about why we cry, why it’s healthy, and what’s inside those tears that makes them so relieving.

Apollo Imperium
Feb 18, 20255 min read


The Origins of Christmas: from Pagan Rituals to Modern Celebration
Christmas is like a patchwork quilt sewn together over centuries, borrowing bits and pieces from different cultures, religions, and rituals.

Apollo Imperium
Dec 17, 20247 min read


The Ultimate Christmas Table Styling Guide
We’re diving into all the details—from choosing the perfect runner to folding napkins in ways that will have your guests swooning.

Apollo Imperium
Dec 3, 20247 min read


How to Tab Classics: A Guide to Annotating Timeless Reads
Whether you're team sticky tabs, prefer jotting notes with pens, or a little bit of both, this guide will help you make the most out of it.

Apollo Imperium
Nov 26, 20247 min read


Methods to Kill Someone in a Story: A writer's guide to murder
In writing there are so many different types of deaths that keeping track of those would require an encyclopedia (or 5). I'll help you.

Jake Zuurbier
Oct 8, 202412 min read


Drowning: A Writer's Guide to Murder
We’ll dive (pun intended) into how different scenarios—like freshwater, saltwater, or even molasses—affect the body with drownings.

Jake Zuurbier
Sep 24, 202416 min read


Heart attacks: A Writer's Guide to Murder
You'll get to know what a heart attack is and how it works, some creative ways to induce a heart attack along with more standard ones.

Jake Zuurbier
Sep 17, 20248 min read


Falling to your Death: A Writer's Guide to Murder
The higher a place you fall from, the more damage you'll get. But there are some things to look out for when writing a falling scene.

Jake Zuurbier
Sep 10, 20249 min read


Liquid Nitrogen: A Writer's Guide to Murder
Dramatic, creepy and silent: Liquid Nitrogen. Very underused in stories and so much potential for a creepy yet elegant(-ish) murder.

Jake Zuurbier
Aug 6, 20244 min read


How Do Bodies Decompose: a Writer's Guide to Murder
I'll tell you how human bodies actually decompose, with a timeline and what to expect (and write down) about your very own dead body.

Jake Zuurbier
Jul 30, 20249 min read


Gaston Leroux: The Mastermind Behind "The Phantom of the Opera" and Mystery Fiction
Gaston Leroux was born on May 6, 1868, in Paris, France. Growing up in a prosperous family, he was expected to pursue a respectable career.

Apollo Imperium
Jul 28, 20247 min read


Become an Apollo Artist
You create art, we have a place to sell it. Sounds like a good partnership to us. In this article, we will walk you through our process.

Apollo Imperium
Jul 19, 20248 min read


Friedrich Carl von Savigny: The man who shaped Legal History
This article delves into the life, work, and enduring legacy of Friedrich Carl von Savigny, exploring how his ideas shaped the field of law.

Apollo Imperium
Jun 18, 20245 min read


The Brothers Grimm: Guardians of German Folklore and Dictionary
Their work in collecting and publishing German fairy tales and the German dictionary has entertained and inspired audiences for centuries.

Apollo Imperium
Jun 11, 20246 min read


Natural vs Artificial Light: How It Impacts Your Body, Mind, and Performance
Let’s explore the science behind how light works, and more importantly, how you can use it to your advantage in your everyday life.

Neuroasis
May 4, 202410 min read


The Great Competition of 1901: The start of Modern Bodybuilding
The origins of modern bodybuilding with "The Great Competition" of 1901. Learn how Eugen Sandow's vision shaped the future of bodybuilding.

Neuroasis
Feb 29, 20247 min read


Eugen Sandow: The Legendary Father of Modern Bodybuilding
How Eugen Sandow went from being just another strongman to becoming the father of bodybuilding—and the man who made muscles more than circus

Neuroasis
Feb 21, 20249 min read


The Evolution of Dumbbells: A Trip from Ancient Times to Modern Fitness
We'll explore where dumbbells came from, who thought of them first, how they've changed over time, and why they've become such a big deal.

Neuroasis
Jan 25, 20245 min read
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