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Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:50 PM PST

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Zhihua Duan is a graphic designer based in Shanghai, China. He works in every field of graphic design, but my favorite part of his work is the posters.

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7 splendid WordPress themes for writing professionals

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 08:08 AM PST

Since its inception as a brilliant blogging platform, WordPress has been continuously upgraded for serving to the requirements of people who want to own a dynamic and eye-catchy website. WordPress has evolved as a full-blown content management system that's driving designers towards itself. An impressive population of authors has already started using WordPress themes for designing their blogging website. The easy-to-use widgets and clever interface of WordPress makes it a perfect fit for writers looking forward to building their WordPress blog. Today, in this blog, I'll be walking you through 7 best WordPress themes that have been developed, keeping the customized needs of writers in mind.

WordPress- Why choose it for developing an online author portal?

Selecting WordPress CMS for building a custom online blog is definitely a brilliant decision. If you too are an author then designing WordPress blog can allow you to gather maximum readers for your blog posts and guest posts. Irrespective of whether you intend to operate your blog as a sole author or wish to invite a group of authors for writing your blog's content; using WordPress themes can allow you to perform activities as per you will. While your readers will be excited about using your blog's front-end, the effective back-end will allow you to manage all the activities that are being performed on the site. Markupcloud Ltd. is a firm that's been into the business of delivering fully-functional and beautiful WordPress themes for both, novice as well as amateur writers.

Now, the 7 WordPress Themes that are custom-made for writers

1. The Writer

The Writer is a premium WordPress theme that was created on November 20^th 2013. This theme is compatible with WordPress versions viz: 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7. As a fully responsive and widget-ready WordPress theme, The Writer is best suited for aspiring writers, authors and columnists. Backed by a powerful visual customizer, this WordPress theme offers you the opportunity of branding your WordPress website to your business. The easy-to-interpret documentation available with The Writer makes it a hot favorite among people who aren't technically-sound. The Writer is compatible with web browsers including IE8, IE9, IE10, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome.

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2. Basic

Most of the authors don't believe in showcasing their write-ups using bold grid-like layouts. Paying due heed to this belief of authors, WordPress community has come up with Basic- a WordPress theme with a traditional blog-like design. Excellent for hosting content-rich websites, Basic has a tremendous scope for displaying images and videos to affirm excellent reader experience. This theme is compatible with web browsers including IE8, IE9, IE10, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome.

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3. OldCar

If owning a personal blog is on your mind then OldCar is your right fit. As a creative HTML5 WordPress theme, OldCar is tailor-made for personal blogging websites and portfolio websites. You can choose from two types of layouts including normal layout and fluid grid layout. The best part of OldCar is that it comprises of several shortcodes such as service, slider, team etc. that can be used for customizing the website as per specific requirements. OldCar is compatible with web browsers including IE8, IE9, IE10, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome.

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4. Chita

Chita is a bold and trendy full width blog theme. Based on the Bootstrap framework, this WordPress theme offers 100% responsive design and a brilliant support for audio posts. Retina-ready resolution of Chita makes it the first preference of writers who want to build websites that run smoothly on desktops, laptops and mobile devices. Last updated on 24^th January 2014, Chita is a must-have for every WordPress blogger. Talking about browser compatibility, Chita is compatible with IE8, IE9, IE10, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome.

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5. Raiden

Yet another Writer-oriented WordPress theme, Raiden renders a smooth and readable display of text that works well with both long as well as short articles and blog posts. Refined typography and amazing aesthetics make Raiden an ideal theme for your WordPress personal blogs. Equipped with a View Mode Switcher, Raiden allows you to optimize the content readability as per the specific conditions (day/night). Raiden works perfectly with web browsers including IE8, IE9, IE10, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome. It's also compatible with WordPress versions 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 and 3.8.

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6. Pilcrow

Pilcrow is a robust and responsive WordPress theme that's powered by AJAX and provides smooth transitions for different readings. Apart from offering color customizations, Pilcrow supports AJAX validated forms, images, quote links, videos and standard post formats. The three pre-defined color schemes allow you to customize the look of your site's theme. Compatible with web browsers including IE8, IE9, IE10, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome, Pilcrow expects you to install WordPress 3.5.

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7. Blogify

As a highly configurable WordPress theme, Blogify offers a sidebar that doesn't interfere with the clean and uncluttered display of text. Blogify's 1.8.3 version has received a tremendous response from WordPress blog owners residing in different corners of the world. The easy-to-understand admin panel allows you to customize your site's theme in a convenient manner. Blogify is compatible with web browsers including IE8, IE9, IE10, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome.

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Wrapping Up

So, that was a list of 7 amazing WordPress themes that are a perfect match for everyone who has a flair for writing and wants his/her talent to be recognized by people all the world. Hope you'd have enjoyed reading the post. If you want to add a theme to the above list, please proceed ahead by using the comments box below.

About the autor: Mike Swan is a Chief Content Writer at Markupcloud Ltd, a PSD to WordPress Theme Conversion Services Company. With over 7 years of experience in writing content related to various web development technologies, he loves sharing information about WordPress and its features.

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Yanko Design - Form Beyond Function

Extend, Bend And Hang
A Void in Time
It’s Hidden And It’s A Radio
Prismatic Perfection
Squirmable Seating

Extend, Bend And Hang

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 09:56 AM PST

That is the way you make light while out camping! Don't trust me? Try the Hang Up Lamp; it's a flexible tube that just needs to be extended, bent and hung up. Ideal for the outdoors, the tube sources its power from the solar cells on the rim.
This segmented lamp houses LEDs in short lengths of tube, each of which has a solar-powered battery, a positive pole, and a negative pole.

Segments can be connected to form the desired lamp length, and covered with a soft silicone skin.
When the ends are joined, the lamp creates a loop and lights up. It can be hung anywhere with no need for additional hooks, straps, or stands.
Extend, Bend and Hang!!

Designers: Jihyun Seo, Youjung An & Dayoung An

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A Void in Time

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 09:44 AM PST

Designed for the Fossil brand, the O Ring watch is a metaphorical symbol of the consistency of time which has no lapse. The open center piques the viewers interest when it becomes clear that the mechanical functionality doesn’t emanate from the center as we’re familiar with. On a side note, I’m suddenly craving a doughnut.

Designer: Eugeni Quitllet

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It’s Hidden And It’s A Radio

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:03 AM PST

You can call it the world's simplest, most advanced wireless MultiSpeaker for iPhone and iPad in its compact form. I call it the HiddenRadio2. An elegant wireless speaker, this baby delivers best-in-class sound and uses smart controls and MultiPoint connectivity to do the same. Simply touch the cap and elevate your sound! Get yours here.

Key Features:

MultiPoint – Link two HiddenRadio2's and place them in different areas of your home to create a seamless wireless audio set-up, or alongside for amazing stereo experience.

Smart Controls – No need for your phone to be around anymore. Using the intelligent capacitive touch sensor you can operate your music by simply tapping the cap, even adjust the volume.

Magic Lift – Touch the cap or hit play on your phone, and the cap magically lifts, revealing the speaker hidden beneath. Your HiddenRadio2 then begins to stream crystal clear music.

Designers: John Van Den Nieuwenhuizen and Vitor Santa Maria [ Buy it Here ]

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Prismatic Perfection

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:01 AM PST

The Prism table tells a story. No matter what angle you look from, it will always show you something new! Like a prism refracting light, this table takes lines of color, emerging from a single bar, and stretches them across its frame. By weaving and twisting its linear geometry, the internal structure transforms from point to point. The maze of mixing colors creates surfaces that together form a beautiful whole.

Designer: Maurie Novak

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Squirmable Seating

Posted: 30 Jan 2014 12:01 AM PST

There’s something very honest and friendly about this simplistic yet inviting chair and footrest combination called Nuno. Everyone knows that when it comes to seating, true ergonomics mean you can adjust the position of your body and the chair will follow suit… not the other way around. That’s precisely what it achieves with thoughtful construction applied to otherwise basic materials. Check it out!

Studies have shown that ergonomic seating comfort is achieved through the connection between movements and changes in body position. In response to this, a simple bench offers your body the ability to sit in a way that is comfortable to you. The centerpiece of the chair is comprised of a flexible directional back made of felt. It is designed in a way that allows for varying positions and is therefore very adaptable. The adjustable backrest supports and warms the lower back, providing greater support.

Designer: Emelia Lucht

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