Ever heard the song "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and The Waves? I know this is going to sound beyond cheesy but...
On Writing
The One Where I Quit Writing For A While and Lived To Tell The Tale
I’m not sure if this qualifies as a confession or an acknowledgment, but I felt like it's important to share my...
The Writing Hiatus: A Comprehensive Guide to Inspire You
The writing hiatus is something you've definitely contemplated or encountered if you're an aspiring or active writer....
How to Create Authentic Characters
When was the last time you read a novel whose characters lingered with you far beyond the reaches of the pages they live on? Don’t you love the satisfaction of finishing a book yet still continuing to be emotionally invested and impacted by the stories it had to...
Best Pinterest Boards for Writers
When you think Pinterest, the mental images of mouthwatering recipes, beautiful models setting off the latest fashion trends and picturesque landscapes might pop up.And you’re not wrong in thinking that Pinterest is a platform used to promote the culinary arts,...
The First Story I Ever Wrote
You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence. Octavia E. ButlerI love revisiting stories from my past. The tiny...
My Essential Writing Tools
Back in the old days, the only things I needed to get those words flowing were a pen, paper and an idea. A mug of hot chocolate on the side worked wonders too. Now, in this modern age of technological wizardry, writers have an abundance of tools at their disposal to...
How To Beat Writer’s Block Like A Boss
My previous blog post was all about where I get my ideas from so I thought it only fitting to address the problem of what to do when you’re lacking inspiration to get those very ideas written out. Writer’s block is a common foe to us wordsmiths and also, one of the...
Where Do I Get My Ideas?
Where do I get my ideas?From everything and everywhere. That would be my answer in its vaguest form, but honestly – there’s not much more to say. Growing up, I had this little jar which I proudly dubbed ‘The Imagination Sanctuary’ consisting of story ideas I came up...
Why Joining an Online Writing Community is the Best Decision I’ve Ever Made
I remember having a conversation with a classmate once back when NaNoWriMo was happening. She asked me how I manage to write so much while still managing to ‘be a nerd’. She was under the misguided notion that writers get into the zone by isolating themselves from the...
Why I Stopped Writing
Until quite recently, I had been at war with myself,Although that should come as no surprise to any of you. I’m constantly at war with myself. My mind can be a bit of a hellscape, you see. But the thing is, it’s rare for writing to be the reason behind my struggle,...