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Never Have I Ever (Writers' Edition)
As writers we've all seen them haven't we? The rules. The interminable ffflipping rules. Things you're not supposed to do, and things you are supposed to do to make you a "good writer".
L.C. SchäferPublished 11 months ago in MotivationHow to Beat Writers' Block
We’ve all been there. Whether you call it writers’ block, burn out, or creative exhaustion, the inability to create because of a mental blockage hits every one of us at one point or another. It can be frustrating, distressing, and incredibly stressful, especially when you make a living from your craft. So what can you do?
Ash TaylorPublished 12 months ago in Motivation5 reasons I'm going back to education post-pandemic.
You're never too old to start again. It's true, and no matter how much you want to deny it, what you're more than likely doing is denying it or lacking in the confidence to make that decision comfortably, and that's okay.
Billie WhytePublished 12 months ago in MotivationYes, You Can Sucker Punch Imposter Syndrome
The first word I’d test drive with my new magic wand would be ‘obliviate’, the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry forgetfulness charm. I would aim it, unflinching, at the originator of the term ‘imposter syndrome’ (IS) before those insidious lips started moving so it would never see the light of day.
The Dani WriterPublished 12 months ago in MotivationDo I Want Thick Skin As A Writer?
I’ve heard writers need to have thick skin. I’ve always agreed. But I’m starting to think that I need layers and layers of skin that I can shed, like a snake that brushes away disappointment.
Stephen Kramer AvitabilePublished 12 months ago in Motivation100 Genuine Ways to Live a Better Life This Year (Genuinely)
Picture this. It’s 8:32 pm on a bank holiday Monday, the first of the year, and I am sprawled out at an angle not too dissimilar to the Earth’s axial tilt, a blanket with stars printed on is draped over my knees like the night sky has been embroidered into my anatomy, and I’m clutching a half drank bottle of Indian tonic water whilst watching YouTube.
emPublished 12 months ago in MotivationGo Touch Grass
“Go touch grass,” is a popular way to insult someone for spending too much time online. The implication being that they have become disconnected to the real world. I admit, it’s an excellent burn, but I wanted to find out if there is any truth to it. Can the physical act of touching grass actually help your mental health?
Leslie WritesPublished 12 months ago in MotivationLike a Moth to a Flame
In life, most of the time, we think of ourselves like butterflies. In childhood as in any cycle of growth, we start out as caterpillars. Balancing curiosity and resistance, excitement and anxiety, as we explore our surroundings. Gathering food and knowledge of the world around us as we grow.
Joelle E🌙Published 12 months ago in MotivationYou Write What You Read
This is me, writing about writing. First of all, I am going to preface this by confessing that I am in no way qualified to say any of it. I'm not published. Here is something that is possible: I never will be.
L.C. SchäferPublished 12 months ago in Motivation"The Farmer's Flock
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the hills, there lived a farmer named Ram. Ram had a small piece of land that he had inherited from his ancestors, and he used to cultivate crops and sell them in the market to earn a living.
Hamza ShafiqPublished 12 months ago in MotivationSelf-Reflection?
I began introspecting in 2006. That's a lie. I began introspecting at age 6. I began writing the process down in 2006. (Age 22, for anyone keeping score at home.)
ARCPublished about a year ago in MotivationFailure
"If he made me in his image he's a failure too" Laura Marling, Failure, Alas I cannot swim I have been thinking a lot lately about how I am objectively a failure. Now, hear me out, before you try to pump me up I'll give you a good argument why it's true and also a pretty decent argument to why it's okay.
River JoyPublished about a year ago in Motivation