The Fear I Create

Write an outline as a plotter or be a discovery writer. — Which one is better? A plotter versus a discovery writer? I’ve been asked this question a lot over the years. The short answer is neither is better than the other. In most cases, you will be a combination of both. But which tool is right for you? …

Things are easier said than done — Today is the day. I will start to eat right. Knock down my walls, then enter the fight. Today is the day. I will be right with my words. Tell them all “No.” And show them I shine. Today is the day. I will face myself in the mirror. Love what I…

Being a writer is a wonderful curse that demands alone time. — The saying “work, work, work’ forever” has many meanings in the world of literature and creativity. It doesn’t necessarily have to mean that you must devote your whole time to writing and performing your craft. But when you find yourself feeling like you don’t have the time to write or…

The mistakes and assumptions I made in my first book. — ‍ The moment I decided to write a book was the moment I began production on my manuscript. But as soon as I took that first step, it was impossible not to make some mistakes along the way. If you've got a story to tell without making any mistakes, you'll…

A couplet about having a partnership that allows for guidance, growth, and love. — She found me in a storm of delusions. Alone, I was not guided but held down with chains. Her words, a challenge that I refused to hear. We fought over the visions she saw, still to me unclear. She stayed by my side through the fog and the rain. …

How to deal with the challenges that breed procrastination, doubt, and the abandonment of your art form. — ‍ Are you the cursed author of story after story? Or are you lucky enough to have friends who help you create and manage your own narrative? Whatever it may be, if you’re reading this, chances are you’re not alone as a writer. Many of us are left with nothing…

The Brady Bunch Way to practice self-healing. — According to traditional Asian yoga and meditation practices, the chakras — or energy centers — of the human body are filled with energy and are connected by nerves. When a person has problems with one of these centers, it can cause stress, anxiety, and other physical problems. Fortunately, there are…

The popularity of Tik Tok and Livestreams has taken over the home. — ‍In the digital age, televised events have become commonplace. From parades to nuptials, people are turning to digital media to broadcast their lives. As a result, cable and satellite broadcasting has been forced into a corner. They’ve found themselves with few options left but to cater to the increasing number…