On Social Distancing for the Writer
With all seriousness, the COVID-19 crisis with the coronavirus is affecting people in ways that make it all too clear that, with a crisis of not enough access to healthcare, sanitization and hygiene products, and generally affecting those who are immune-compromised, disabled, and elderly/very young…. Isolation and self-imposed quarantines are the way to protect us…
Read MoreHow Comments Can Help Writers Grow
I just wanted to encapsulate how amazing it feels when someone comments on your work in a way that makes you feel like, yes, your writing reached somebody on the internet and got something positive back from it. Originally posted by unloveablc (Because, it’s true, reviewing your favorite authors and indie authors’ books and leaving…
Read MoreConsuming Content VS. Creating – Total Life Takeover
I love a good series binge as much as anyone else. But it’s hard, especially as a creator, to keep consuming that content without creating any of your own. Originally posted by selecia And I’m not talking about just playing catch up with a series you enjoy or unwinding with a cup of tea and…
Read MoreEvery Writer Deserves a Dash of Theater Kid Energy
Hear me out… Theater kid energy is a kid named Ryan. Remember Ryan from High School Musical? Originally posted by chelsea-daniels Then there’s the other Ryan, you know… This Ryan from La La Land. Originally posted by lilpieceofmyworld How could we forget about Deadpool Ryan? Originally posted by kookookafreakinchoo Never! Originally posted by chelsea-daniels…
Read MoreWhen Revisiting a Childhood Book Just Isn’t the Same Anymore
It’s kind of like the Velveteen Rabbit, but for books. “When a child loves you for a long, long time… you become Real… Once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.” Originally posted by realmaradyer Well, the concept’s much the same for stories. Time turns the fantasy into something you don’t…
Read MoreYou Don’t Have to Finish the Book If You Don’t Want To
Okay, so this one hurts to write. But I figured it took me a long time to figure out (and caused a lot of misery because I was proving something to absolutely no one.) Originally posted by quemystiquefacade You don’t have to finish the book if it doesn’t bring you joy. Louder for the people…
Read MoreOn Dealing with Creative Doubt
If you make anything, art or stories or music or any type of creative medium, odds are you’ve heard the defeating thoughts that are built on doubt, the self-comparison game, or a period of just feeling low about yourself (no matter the cause). These thoughts? Yeah, they’re cruel and unfortunately common if you’re feel low.…
Read MoreWriter Thoughts While Watching “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”
Alright, after my horror-loving friends kept telling me that I needed to watch this show, I finally broke. I was hesitant for a while because, come on, an edgy version of a 90s sitcom? I’m all about embracing your dark side (they have cookies), but it seems like all my shows have the same aesthetic.…
Read MoreWriter Thoughts While Watching Lucifer
Writer Thoughts While Watching Lucifer It’s your favorite binge-watching writer here! Today, we’re going to be covering Lucifer Morningstar and his wicked cool entourage. Originally posted by but-the-truth-lies Without further ado, here are some observations I had as a writer while watching “Lucifer” go about his devilish deeds. Originally posted by lucifer-gifs 1. Bad boys.…
Read MoreI’m Bad at Genres
When I first started out writing, I tried to stay nice and neatly in my lane. High fantasy? Alright then, only things that Tolkien would be proud of. Paranormal romance? Fae and vampires it is. Originally posted by julielilac When I was just starting out, I didn’t realize that you could combine genres or generally…
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