Writers are People, Too!
I feel as if it should be unnecessary to say, but writers are people, too! Many people seem to feel writers lead double lives. One life is “real” and the other is some surreal alternate existence in which we can make ourselves seem infinitely more interesting. Sure, some writers use pen names and sometimes create […]
Why Article Writing is Not Hard If You Think About It
There’s a myth out there that article writing is easy. Yes, when you start writing articles online, you can write about whatever you want. But, don’t think that online writing doesn’t need lots of thought or effort put into it. You can’t just type whatever comes to you and hit ‘publish’ and expect it to […]
Unfinished Verses (Poetry)
“Unfinished Verses” is a poem about wondering what to do with poetry that remains unfinished and the endless possibility that exists in pieces that aren’t yet complete. Pondering unfinished versesQuite unsure of how to proceedDizzy beyond useful purposeThese strange words are all she can read The conclusion’s open-endedShe’s already planted a seedThe words already plentifulThey’ll […]
Talent is a Terrible Thing to Waste!
“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” – Stephen King Many human beings are blessed with one sort of talent or another. Some are great at public speaking. Others are great at composing music. Others are very good at writing essays; […]
Each Day is an Experiment
Have you ever felt like your life is getting a bit too repetitive? I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the “rat race” and pondering that oft-repeated quote, “Even if you win the rat race, you’re still a rat.” The definition of the rat race, according to Wikipedia, is thus: “A rat race is an […]
Why Are We Here?
We are all curious as to why we are here. Why do we all exist here on this earth? Why am I me? These are questions so many people ask themselves. I’d say many people just let that question sort of be answered for them; although, truly, that’s not really possible. We must look within […]
Is Mr. Marlow the Hero of Heart of Darkness?
The hero of Joseph Conrad’s novel Heart of Darkness is Mr. Marlow, as he overcame the “heart of darkness” that is the wild Congo of Africa in the late 1800’s. What exactly does that mean? Sharing a perspective on everyday heroes may shed some light on this subject. Everyday heroes are people who can make […]
What is Considered Artistic in Your Mind?
Whether it is made from words or pictures, it is art. Writing is an art form that can never be perfected, just like any other form of art. We each express ourselves in a certain way. It may be through spoken or written words. It could be in our sketches, drawings, or paintings. It could […]