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

No matter what you're celebrating this time of year, the holiday season is full of love, joy, and warmth—and stress, undoubtedly. Between all of the preparation, festivities, shopping, cooking, travel, and other obligations, time for writing can feel like something that only exists amid visions of dancing sugar plums. It doesn't take much for your writing to get lost in the holly jolly hustle and bustle. You may feel pulled in so many different directions and tell yourself th