"Reviews are for readers, not for writers" is a phrase you will hear and see a fair bit. Its origins are rooted in the way some authors have reacted to — and interacted with — reviewers and content creators who posted a negative or meh review of their published work. A review's purpose is not to give the author feedback on their writing — as that should come from critique partners, beta readers, and editors long before a book is published. Rather, book reviews are intended t

Writing is said to be an art in which there are no masters, only students. As we tell our stories, we grow alongside them. We continue to develop our skills and learn new ones. Our characters might encourage self-reflection or invite us to view past events in a new light. Writing your first book is an exciting thing. However, as is often the case with any new venture, it's not without its challenges.   It's a journey of making mistakes and learning from them. In this post, we

No matter if they prefer instrumentals, tracks with lyrics, or ambient noise, many writers prefer to tune out their surroundings as they write. And if that's you, it's possible that you're often looking for effective and affordable gear. Every so often, I find myself testing out a new set of earbuds. Maybe it's because the cord is worn out, the charging case doesn't hold a charge like it used to, I inevitably lose a single Bluetooth earbud somewhere (I'm gesturing vaguely as

This week, we're celebrating the sixth anniversary of the blog! 2024 has been an especially remarkable year for the blog, as it not only saw a total glow-up but I was also approved to run Google AdSense, meaning I'm able to earn a tiny bit from my posts; though far from enough to make a livable income, it's a good start and pretty darn motivating to be earning something for my writing. I've learned a lot about writing over these six years, and I think it's fair to say that th