I've taken breaks from social media before. And you've probably heard every reason under the sun for doing this. Usually people break or go right back to using it after a short time. Well, It's June 1st and I really don't like that the only thing I miss is seeing what my friends are up… Continue reading What I learned from a month away from social media.
I while ago, I heard somebody talk about how they utilize other writers as "mentors" by reading their works. I like this concept. Finding a writer whose style I like and picking their work apart to find out why I like it. Moreover, when I find a writer who writes for the same reason I… Continue reading Finding Writing Mentors While Reading
Over the month of May I've been taking a break from "social media." I was feeling overwhelmed by the flood of highlights mixed in with the harbingers of doom. For me, I always feel like I'm going too slow. Like, for some reason, I'm not far enough into my goals to be seen as successful.… Continue reading Why does a stranger’s approval feel so good to Imposter Syndrome?
One of my big goals is to get a short story published in an anthology. I also have a bigger goal of making an anthology or collection myself, but I think starting with one story and working my way up is for the best. But here's the thing. Short stories are really really hard to… Continue reading Can I keep a story short?
I didn't read much this month...but I did consume a lot of media. I'm tackling a huge 800+ page book right now and the length makes me sometimes not want to read it. This month my Creative craved visual media more than written media. Honestly, I don't really think too hard about how the visual… Continue reading Creativity Craves Different Things
Subtle Stories 