January 2026: after the initial publication of this post, the author shared that he is Trans and now goes by Milo. I've updated this post to reflect his preferred pronouns. Everything else remains the same. Disclaimer: this post is not directed towards Milo Winter specifically, nor anyone on or affiliated with his team. via Goodreads The bookish corner of the internet can be a lovely place. Even though it's got its unfavorable areas, it's an asset for writers seeking communit

For a lot of writers, writing is a form of self-care unto itself. Ditching the everyday hustle and the mundane idiosyncrasies of reality in favor of swoon-worthy romances, adventure, and intrigue, being able to explore a new place of our own making and become anyone we want with a swipe of the pen—who doesn't love that? But even though writing is an escape, it can still become stressful. A lot of writers sneak their writing into the nooks and crannies of their day, balancing

via Steam Like many writers out there, I'm also a gamer. And like a lot of folks, I got really into Animal Crossing during the pandemic lockdown. Checking on my island was a daily ritual and became my favorite way to unwind once I'd started at a new job after being laid off following a furlough. That said, I'm not what you'd call a cozy gamer. My idea of cozy gaming is putting on my comfiest pajama pants, making some cocoa, curling up under a throw blanket, and listening to

Chances are, if you've seen me on social media or have read posts on this blog, you know I work at an escape room. I've been there for about a year and a half now, and it's been such a wonderful experience. It may not be what I scribbled down on a kindergarten "When I grow up..." project (for the record, my actual answer was zookeeper), but it's a job that feels like it was made for me. In all honesty, it is my dream job. And frankly, I like to think I'm pretty good at it. F

For writers, there's no better place to be than in the zone. When the words are flowing, your characters are behaving, and everything is coming together. We love sitting down to write at 7:00 PM and not knowing how much time is flying by until we look up and realize it's somehow 1:00 in the morning. But for some writers, it can be hard to get into that state of mind. We live in a world of distractions. There are things that need our attention outside of our writing that somet