Handwritten VS Digital Journals
In our modern times, there are two distinct ways to keep a journal: handwritten and digital. In my younger years, I dedicated myself to first scribbling in notebooks. Later, I’d extract the best bits and reproduce them digitally. As I entered my college years, though, I began to transition my writing entirely to digital mediums. […]
The Scribe’s Paradox
As thoughts swirl ceaselessly round in my head during restless midnight hours, I recognize that there exists a paradox as old as the art of storytelling itself. The act of writing is as much a solitary waltz as it is a grand ball. It’s a playful dalliance between the self and the many, inviting us […]
Run-On Thoughts
My essay writing process often begins with a barrage of run-on sentences. Sometimes when I’m drafting my thoughts, at least on the first pass, it seems to take many words to complete a sentence. It often needs an abundance of punctuation, as well, most specifically a multitude of commas; the idea being that the mind […]
Telling One’s Story
The telling of one’s story is a complicated and often tumultuous task. It’s particularly tricky for one like myself, whose heart beats to wax poetic. It’s a task that requires delving into the deepest corners of my soul to unearth memories both beautiful and painful. Weaving experiences and emotions into a narrative that’s both truthful […]
Writing An Hour of Content A Day Keeps the Blues Away
In the writing world, a treasure trove of intriguing counsel on the art abounds, much of it repetitive and commonplace. But, occasionally there will be a dazzling notion or two of which I’ll take notice to expound upon in my musings. Perhaps the great writing advice I’ve encountered is to dedicate at least one sacred […]
How Ignored Monologues Can Become Engaging Conversation Starters
I once naively believed that each comment, blog post, or article I penned would seamlessly meld into the ceaseless discourse amidst the vast digital universe. Unfortunately, my words often seemed to dissolve into the ether, leaving me feeling like a monologuing actor performing to an empty theater, beseeching the indifferent shadows to lend their ears. […]
From Muse to Movement
Most days, I find myself garbed in the familiar armor of the unassuming writer: a once vibrant t-shirt paired with ripped leggings or jeans or an old summer dress, all now graced with the battle scars of time. Within the intimacy of my writing sanctuary, I’ve authored countless scribblings birthed from the depths of my […]
Will My Prose Age Like Vintage Liquor?
At the end of each year, I find myself in the midst of a familiar introspection. I can’t help but evaluate my growth as a writer. There is an unquenchable desire within me to refine my craft, to make my words flow with more grace, and to articulate my thoughts with clarity and purpose. The […]
Why You Should Regularly Renew Your Dedication to Writing
Every once in a while, I need to renew my dedication to writing. It’s a curious ritual that I find myself performing every year, a self-imposed checkpoint in my writing journey. I’m sure many writers do this, perhaps with varying frequency or intensity. For me, I find that about every year, I need to refocus […]
Madness to My Method
I invested countless moons delving into academic pursuits, yearning to attain an erudite status and unravel the enigmas of our magnificent world. Yet, alas, I was refused entry into the hallowed halls of academia, leaving me no choice but to make do with an entry-level position. The bewilderment and perplexity from my unexpected situation which […]