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Why Virtual Writing Workshops Are a Game-Changer

There’s something magical about gathering with other writers, even if it’s through a screen. Whether you’re a poet, a novelist, or someone who simply loves to play with words, virtual writing workshops provide structure with enrichment in creative technique. You get to experiment, receive constructive critiques, and learn new techniques—all from the comfort of your own space. Plus, many workshops are designed to fit into busy schedules, which is a huge bonus for those balanci

Brandy Bennett

18 hours ago2 min read

Unlock Your Creativity with Artsy Apostrophe's Online Poetry Written Workshops

Poetry has always been a deeply personal and transformative art form for me. This is a way to explore emotions, capture fleeting moments, and connect with others through the power of words. If you’ve ever felt the urge to write but didn’t know where to start, or if you want to deepen your craft, I want to share something that has truly changed my creative journey: poetry workshops. I’m excited to guide you through exclusive techniques developed to unlock your creativity in p

Brandy Bennett

18 hours ago3 min read

A Classic Poetic Move to a Modern Inquiry

A shape poem is created using a visual representation to enhance the meaning of the poem. Theses images become concrete or a fixed idea. This poetic form dates back to ancient Greece in the Simmias of Rhodes. https://www.theoi.com/Text/PatternPoems.html Then again, shape poetry from the Renaissance symbolized religious beliefs that differed from the early Greek wing-poetry. https://www.ccel.org/h/herbert/temple/Easterwings.html The mid-century modern poetic writing from the

Brandy Bennett

19 hours ago2 min read

Dialectic Poetry

Written by: Brandy R. Bennett The dialectic poem is formed from poetry written through observation that looks past self delving into the inquisition of thought. The addition of poetic techniques in this non-standard form of poetry allow for more breathe in the creative pursuit of this genre. This is a form of poetry that is not currently recognized in standard poetry form. However, BRBpoetry is developing a template for creation of this type of poem. Dialectic poetry is not t

Brandy Bennett

Nov 18, 20251 min read

Exploring the Depths of

A Fresh Perspective on a Timeless Tale The new rendition of the movie Frankenstein comes to life through the lens of director Guillermo del Toro. The film begins in the cold, unforgiving Arctic landscape, echoing the fractured human nature stitched together in the creature's incompleteness. This setting carries through the complex family dynamics portrayed in the movie. Del Toro brilliantly crafts imagery in scenes that create a mood steeped in psychological depth. These sce

Brandy Bennett

Nov 18, 20253 min read

Lights, Camera, Modern Depiction: Part One

Written by: Brandy R. Bennett This is a digital art piece created by Brandy R. Bennett for this blog, 2025. The movie "Frankenstein" directed by Oscar-winning Guillermo del Toro was released to select theatres October 17th, 2025. This movie will be released for streaming on Netflix November 07, 2025. The movie is a depiction of the novel Frankenstein written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley in the year 1818. The genre for Frankenstein is a combination of Gothic and Science Fic

Brandy Bennett

Nov 4, 20252 min read

The Muse of Science Fiction

There is much to know and learn about the author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Mary Shelley is a world famous writer in the science fiction historical classic, Frankenstein. Shelley was one of the very first woman writers to achieve publication in this genre. In fact she was one of the first woman writers to achieve publication during the time period in which she lived. Her parents were unique for the time as her father was an atheist and her mother was an early feminist. This

Brandy Bennett

Oct 20, 20252 min read