Nonfiction

Niccolò Machiavelli's "The Prince"
Niccolo Machiavelli's legendary guide book "The Prince" remains a cherished personal favorite that has transcended history. I have recommended this book countless times. Its essence of survival and cunning is extremely captivating. It is an essential read that enriches with timeless lessons, offering profound insights into strategy and power dynamics.
By Brooklyn Damien3 years ago in Critique
A Few More
A fist full of words Just a few critiques more That’s what was in store When the word slinger Pulled the computer from the drawer
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Unforgiving- Alien Weaponry
I hate to admit that the first time I heard Unforgiving was in concert. The first time was surreal, as I stood next to my brother, who I nearly lost the previous year. Little did I know a year later, this would be my comfort song when my grandmother passed.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
President Barack Obama - The Audacity of Hope
The speech that launched a Presidency. President Barack Obama gave the keynote DNC speech in 2004, unifying a divided nation with his audacity of hope. The speech spoke truth to power in the strings that tied America into red states and blue states by highlighting we are the United States.
By EYHCS3 years ago in Critique
Man In The Box
Man In The Box has always been my favorite Alice In Chains song. Perhaps because I’ve often felt that I’ve been trying to escape the box that people are always trying to paint me into. Most definitely it has something to do with Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell’s vocal styling.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
In the Mix with YouTube
Music mix channels are some of the best parts of YouTube. They keep you company when writing or studying. They’re great for finding new music, without having to dig through tons of other channels, or Spotify. It’s often the best part of my day to put music on and write.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Critique Challenge Critique. Top Story - August 2023.
50 words to critique whatever you want. A lesson in brevity. You can critique anything. novels, albums, movies, sculptures, paintings, online content, hats. No not hats. Unless it was a very famous hat. Then you could critique that hat.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Critique
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
The outcry against a King, whom should not be held in higher regard than any other human. Independence then was common sense, as what was wrong had become right; and according to Paine; time makes more converts than reason. Quite wordy, and eloquent language to prove a point, fuck England.
By Jazzy 3 years ago in Critique
The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson (and others)
A nation tired of the King across the sea. A tea party in his honor in Boston Harbor, and shots heard around the world, for a war that would put brother against brother, for loyalty to a crown or treason. This document declared above all, that this tyranny cannot stand.
By Jazzy 3 years ago in Critique
Rap
Where did you learn to write poetry? I read a lot of poetry. That's true. More often, I listened to rap. While I like most music, rap will always be one of my favorite genres. It has taught me more than rhythm and rhyme. It’s taught me about the world.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Sipping Whiskey and Ignoring The King James Version of The Bible
My shabby motel room's Gideon sits, gathering dust on its unopened spine. Yellowed by years of neglect, putrid from bearing witness to man's depravity to others, especially by its sacred truth-bearers. My stomach turns contemplating the hypocrisy perpetrated upon humanity by those perverting its stories for their own glory.
By Paul Mansfield3 years ago in Critique
Eight Suggestions to Improve Vocal
1. Text editing I am not asking for Microsoft Word like text editing capabilities. I understand that part of the appeal of the site is its simplicity. But, could we just add a few more features, at the very least subheadings and the ability to delineate story sections with like three dots or a line or something? Boldface type and italics can only go so far. Long stories especially would benefit from the ability to differentiate between sections but all stories could be improved with these two very tiny upgrades.
By Everyday Junglist3 years ago in Critique