=== Creative Blog Writer ===

Contributors: drakearthur
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.9
Version: 1.9
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Tags: one-column, two-columns, three-columns, four-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, grid-layout, wide-blocks, editor-style, full-width-template, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, sticky-post, featured-images, footer-widgets, flexible-header, featured-image-header, post-formats, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready, rtl-language-support, news, photography, blog

== Copyright ==

Creative Blog Writer WordPress Theme, Copyright 2025 drakearthur
Creative Blog Writer is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

== Description ==

The Creative Blog Writer Theme is a modern, elegant, and multipurpose solution designed for bloggers, creative writers, content creators, personal blogs, professional bloggers, niche blogs, lifestyle blogs, travel blogs, food blogs, fashion blogs, tech blogs, wellness blogs, book review blogs, political blogs, digital marketing blogs, and affiliate marketing blogs. Crafted for various blogging platforms including self-hosted blogs, Blogger.com, Medium, and Tumblr, this theme empowers users to create compelling content with ease, implement best blogging practices, boost audience engagement, enhance SEO, generate blog ideas, follow blogging tips, and excel in blog marketing. With extensive customization options, interactive and responsive layouts, clean retina-ready visuals, social media integration, call-to-action buttons, testimonial sections, multiple color options, font families, typography settings, one-click demo importer, breadcrumbs, heading banners, blog layouts, theme layouts, animations, and translation-ready support, it provides a seamless user experience. Integrated with Contact Form 7 for lead capture, collaborations, and community building, this theme helps bloggers monetize content, build thriving online communities, and share their creativity effectively.

== Installation ==
	
1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button.
2. Click Upload and Choose File, then select the theme's .zip file. Click Install Now.
3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away.

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License and Copyrights for Resources used in Creative Blog Writer WordPress Theme
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1. Package Structure
Based on Underscores http://underscores.me/, (C) 2012-2016 Automattic, Inc., [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)

2. Font Awesome
Font Awesome 6.5.2 by @davegandy - http://fontawesome.io - @fontawesome
License - Font: SIL OFL 1.1, CSS: MIT License(https://fontawesome.com/license/free)
Source: http://fontawesome.io

3. Bootstrap Framework
Bootstrap (http://getbootstrap.com/)
Copyright (c) 2011-2024 Twitter, Inc.
License - MIT License (https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/main/LICENSE)

4. Sainitization
License - GNU General Public License (https://github.com/WPTRT/code-examples/blob/master/LICENSE)
Source: https://github.com/WPTRT/code-examples

5. wp-bootstrap-navwalker
License -  GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (https://github.com/wp-bootstrap/wp-bootstrap-navwalker/blob/master/LICENSE.txt)
Source: https://github.com/wp-bootstrap/wp-bootstrap-navwalker

6. Webfonts Loader
https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader
License: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/blob/master/LICENSE

7. Owl Carousel v2.3.4 Copyright 2013-2018 David Deutsch
Licensed under: SEE LICENSE IN https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2/blob/master/LICENSE
Source: https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2/

8. Google Fonts  
* Figtree  
	- License: [Google Fonts Licensing](https://fonts.google.com/knowledge/glossary/licensing)  
	- Source: [Figtree on Google Fonts](https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Figtree)  
* Lobster  
	- License: [Google Fonts Licensing](https://fonts.google.com/knowledge/glossary/licensing)  
	- Source: [Lobster on Google Fonts](https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Lobster)  

9. Screenshot Image

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1626593
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/457990
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1622682
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1626594
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1629589
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Slider image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1573331
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Blog image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/458016
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Blog image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1432571
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Blog image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1629590
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Blog image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1629592
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Blog image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1633003
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Blog image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1575609
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
License URL: https://pxhere.com/en/license

== Changelog ==

@version 0.1
* Initial release

@version 0.2
* Added footer link
* Added get started

@version 0.3
* Added Demo Import.
* Added Upgrade to Pro Buttons in Different Customizer panels.
* Done Prefixing.
* Added Related Posts on single post.
* Added Show Hide Related Posts settings.
* Added Related Posts CSS.
* Updated Footer area & Comment form CSS.

@version 0.4
* Fixed Typography settings.
* Fixed background color setting.
* Fixed background image setting.
* Renamed & relocated Customizer settings.
* Updated POT file.
* Updated About Theme.

@version 0.5
* Added Footer Background Image Opacity setting.
* Added Related Post Heading setting.
* Added Number of Related Posts to show setting.
* Updated dynamic color setting.
* Resolved Errors.
* Updated custom-header.php file.
* Updated WordPress version.

@version 0.6
* Minor bug fixes.

@version 0.7
* Added Faqly Plugin in TGM

@version 0.8
* Added Default content in header & topbar.
* Updated Additional features lists in Cutomizer.
* Fixed minor issues in customizer settings.

@version 0.9
* Added limit in footer.

@version 1.1
* Changed Navigation Menu Styling.
* Updated RTL CSS.

@version 1.2
* Bugs Fixed.

@version 1.3
* Tags have been changed.

@version 1.4
* Errors Solved.

@version 1.5
* Added Limits in default footer.

@version 1.6
* Updated Free vs Pro information.
* Added Conditions for Scroll to top & Preloader color settings.
* Added Hover Effects.
* Added Default images in posts.
* Added Default sidebar code for fetching categories.

@version 1.7
* Added New Description.

@version 1.8
* Added New Notice Function.
* Updated Get Start.

@version 1.9
* Minor bug fixes.