One of my first posts ever on this site was a post about beating writer’s block. That post suggests that if you’re feeling drained, take a break and consider using a prompt to get the juices flowing again. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the college applications process, my creative well has been pretty drained—I…
Writing poetry is like a roller coaster All is well as the roller coaster begins to build momentum for its uphill climb It builds and builds, But sometimes That roller coaster gets stuck Losing all momentum and will that it had People get disappointed as they are ushered off Ruining their day With one…
From starry-eyed aspiring authors to students sitting in the exam hall with their paper wishing they could conceivably bang their head against the desk repeatedly without a) sustaining some serious brain damage and b) getting kicked out for disturbing the peace, almost everyone will have to write at some point. Bonus points if the starry-eyed…
Many of us want to become better writers, and the first step in doing so is to practice writing! In fact, Malcolm Gladwell, a Canadian journalist, claims that to perfect a task, you need 10,000 hours practice. However, it can be hard to figure out what to write about, and I know that writer’s block…
Every year, November is when young authors get writing to finish a novel before the month is over. The novel can be on any topic, according to NaNoWriMo presenters. So what does NaNoWriMo stand for? It means National Novel Writing Month. A friend of mine participates yearly, and she truly enjoys it – the participant…
The great thing about blogging is that it is so personal- no one gets to grade you or tell you that what you’re doing is wrong. However, because it is so personal and open, ideas and individual style can come difficult. The following list I’ve compiled has personally helped me draw inspiration and become a…
A lot of teenagers I know seem to be drained of creativity. I think the reason for this can be explained in one word: laziness. But what about when you’re actually trying to be creative? When you’re about to explode from the cacophony of thoughts and ideas, images and visions, and yet… nothing comes out.…