Emily VanderBentFractured Past: Note From The AuthorI’ve always been drawn to stories. The way authors create worlds that seem so real and craft characters as complex and compelling as the…4 min read·Dec 17, 2021----
Emily VanderBentinNew Degree Press“How I Made the Most of Bookish Merch”Who doesn’t love bookish merch?7 min read·Nov 29, 2021----
Emily VanderBentDo It ScaredWhen I was little, I was the girl in the park with her nose stuck in a book. I carried them with me everywhere and found every occasion I…3 min read·Feb 16, 2021----
Emily VanderBentFour Ways to Beat Writer’s BlockWe’ve all been there. You’ve got an idea for a piece of writing and have finally carved out some time to get it out of your head and onto…3 min read·Oct 1, 2020----
Emily VanderBentA Delicate BalanceIt is an interesting thing being both a historian and a creative writer. As a historian, I want to represent the past and its complexities…3 min read·Aug 27, 2020----
Emily VanderBentThe Power of the ProtagonistAs any reader or writer knows, the protagonist of a story is a pretty significant piece of the narrative. For the reader, the protagonist…3 min read·Aug 10, 2020----
Emily VanderBentThe Why Behind the Writing“As a student of history, I am constantly drawn to the past. But as a woman, the past has told me my story isn’t one worth telling.”4 min read·Aug 4, 2020----