As January comes to a close, I find myself drawn to reflection. There’s something about endings that invites us to pause, to look back at the path we’ve walked before stepping forward into what comes next. It’s a moment to celebrate the progress we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, and the small joys that carried us...

Every story must end, but not all endings are created equal. Some arrive with a thunderclap, others with a whisper. Some leave us satisfied, while others leave us haunted, turning the final pages over and over in our minds. Endings, more than any other part of the story, carry the weight of everything that came before....

There’s a certain fear that comes with revisiting old writing. It’s like looking at old photos of yourself—equal parts nostalgia and cringing at questionable choices. But this week, I dusted off a project I hadn’t touched in years, and to my surprise, it wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected.Sure, there were clunky sentences...

Writing advice is everywhere. “Write every day.” “Show, don’t tell.” “Kill your darlings.” (RIP to all the characters I should have axed but couldn’t.) While some advice is gold, let’s be honest: not all of it fits every writer. I’ve come to realize that the best advice is the stuff that works for you—even if it means...

Patience is one of those virtues that’s easy to admire but hard to practice. In a world that moves faster every day, waiting feels almost unnatural—like time is slipping through our fingers if we’re not constantly in motion. But if I’ve learned anything from writing and life, it’s that the best things often take time.This...

There’s a moment every storyteller experiences, a whisper in the quiet, a flicker in the dark, when the story chooses you. For me, that moment wasn’t a single event but a lifetime of quiet invitations from the shadows. The myths and legends I grew up with didn’t just entertain—they carved a path. A path that led me here.I...

Every writer has that scene—the one that feels too big, too emotional, or too vulnerable to tackle. It’s the moment in the story you’ve been building toward, the one that will break your characters and maybe even you in the process. This week, I faced one of those scenes, and let me tell you, it was terrifying.I stared...

Day 24: Overthinking Everything – A Writer’s SuperpowerLet’s talk about overthinking. If overthinking were an Olympic sport, I’d have enough gold medals to retire. It’s not just a hobby—it’s a way of life. Should this character turn left or right? Is this metaphor too obvious? Did I use the word “glanced” too many times...

Stories are, at their core, threads. They weave us together, binding one life to another, one moment to the next. They remind us that no matter how different we seem, we are all part of the same tapestry. And while the patterns might vary, the fabric of connection remains.This week, I’ve been reflecting on the threads...

There’s something timeless about mythical creatures. They’ve prowled the edges of our imagination for centuries, slipping between fact and fiction, haunting our dreams and shaping our fears. From dragons guarding hoards of gold to selkies shedding their skins, these beings hold the power to reveal not only the mysteries...

Writing the first draft of a story is often romanticized as the most important part of the process. But if I’m being honest, the real magic happens in the rewrite. That’s where the raw, messy ideas get refined, the characters find their true voices, and the plot threads come together in ways I didn’t see coming during...

They say multitasking is a myth, and honestly, after this week, I believe them. I like to think I’m pretty good at juggling—words on the screen, coffee in hand, maybe a podcast playing in the background. But then I decided to make toast while brainstorming dialogue, and let’s just say the smoke detector got more attention...

There’s something timeless about stepping into nature. It’s where we feel most connected, not just to the world around us, but to the stories we carry within. A winding forest trail, the crash of waves against the shore, or even the rustle of leaves in a quiet garden—all of it whispers of tales waiting to be uncovered.This...

Atmosphere isn’t just the backdrop of a story—it’s the heartbeat. In dark fiction, it’s the whisper in the trees, the chill that crawls up your spine, the sense that something unseen is watching. Atmosphere draws readers into the shadows, makes them linger in the unknown, and leaves them haunted long after the final page.This...

We’ve all been there: inspiration strikes, but it’s at the absolute worst moment. Maybe you’re in the shower, driving, or lying in bed, just about to fall asleep. For me, it happened this week while grocery shopping. One minute, I was debating the merits of organic spinach versus regular, and the next, a fully-formed scene...