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...
Friday, January 31, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
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....
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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...
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Day 28: The Writing Advice I Always Ignore (and Why) #blogboost
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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...
Monday, January 27, 2025
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...
Sunday, January 26, 2025
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...
Saturday, January 25, 2025
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...
Friday, January 24, 2025
Day 24: Overthinking Everything – A Writer’s Superpower #blogboost
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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...
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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...
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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...
Monday, January 20, 2025
Day 20: The Fine Art of Multitasking (or, How I Accidentally Burned Toast While Writing) #blogboost
Whispering Peace
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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...
Sunday, January 19, 2025
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...
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Day 18: Behind the Veil – Crafting Atmosphere in Dark Fiction #blogboost
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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...
Friday, January 17, 2025
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...
Thursday, January 16, 2025
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Let’s face it: life is a circus, and most days, we’re the clowns. We trip over our own feet, spill coffee on our laptops, and accidentally send texts to the wrong people. (No, Aunt Linda, I did not mean to tell you about my writing meltdown, but thanks for the supportive emojis.) The thing is, if you don’t laugh at yourself,...
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Tradition is a kind of anchor. It holds us steady, even when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control. It’s the familiar scent of cinnamon in the air on a cold winter morning, the worn pages of a recipe passed down through generations, or the ritual of lighting a single candle at dusk. Traditions ground us in...
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Darkness is misunderstood. We’ve been taught to fear it, to push it away, to flood it with light. But in doing so, we forget that darkness is not the enemy. It is a mirror. A space where we confront the parts of ourselves we’d rather ignore. The secrets we bury, the questions we’re afraid to ask, the truths that refuse...
Monday, January 13, 2025
If there’s one thing writers are always chasing, it’s the perfect routine. You know the one: where the words pour out effortlessly, deadlines are always met, and the coffee stays magically warm. Spoiler alert—it doesn’t exist. But that doesn’t mean finding a routine that works for you isn’t worth the effort.I’ve spent...
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Let’s be honest: procrastination is my toxic best friend. I know I should be writing, but suddenly, reorganizing my bookshelf by color feels urgent. Or maybe I’ll clean the fridge, scroll social media, or take a nap. Anything but face that blinking cursor on my screen.This week, procrastination hit hard. My deadline loomed,...
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Creativity, much like life, moves in seasons. There are the bright, bustling summers when ideas bloom effortlessly, words pour onto the page, and every corner of your mind feels alive with possibility. Then there are the quiet winters, where everything feels still, perhaps even stagnant, but beneath the surface, things...
Friday, January 10, 2025
Stories have always been our way of making sense of the world. Long before we had science to explain the stars or the tides, we had folklore—whispers of gods, spirits, and creatures that lived alongside us in the shadows. These stories weren’t just entertainment; they were warnings, lessons, and maps for navigating a world...
Thursday, January 09, 2025
Some days, writing feels effortless. The words flow, the ideas connect, and you feel unstoppable. Then there are days when everything conspires to pull your focus—a noisy neighbor, endless notifications, or the siren call of a TV show you’ve been meaning to binge.This week has been one of those weeks, where distractions...
