I feel like once winter starts to come around, everyone starts to get a little stressed. In school, midterms are either completed or on their way, and then suddenly after Christmas break, finals roll around. Mixed with holiday get togethers and preparation, the next few months are some of the most stressful in the year…
Achieving one’s dream requires equal parts self-determination and support from those around you. Born in Romania, Cristian Mihai is a self-publishing author by choice as well as a dedicated blogger. I’ve been following his daily posts closely as of late and he reminds me of the struggles and triumphs of being a writer. It’s more than a job,…
Above are words that describe my personal experience with being a writer. As much as I wish being a writer was perfect, all passions come with a certain sacrifice. There are times when everything feels right, but other times when I ask myself: Is this what I should truly be doing? On May 2014, I was…
Spoken word poetry can touch the human soul regardless of age, gender, race and religion – it transcends physical traits and connects people on an emotional level. I recently had the opportunity to attend the Calgary Spoken Word Festival and watch a Youth Poetry Slam. I have to say that it was a life-changing experience for me. I…
Because: Writing can help yourself, others around you and the world at large. There will always be an excess of readers in the world, but not always enough people to tell the stories. That’s where writers come in. They have the wonderful skill to manipulate words to convey their message, whether it be recounting their…
People often inquire about developing a ‘voice’ in writing. Whether it’s an essay or a step by step cooking tutorial, everybody has their own hint of personality that shines through in their compositions, making it their unique style of writing, however, how do we develop or recognize this voice? Finding a voice for writing can be a…
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…
It is a boundless world. Many visualized it as channels and interconnections between sender and receiver – information anxiously speeding along police-free highways to their destination. I’ve always seen it as an ocean, though, where waves lapped at the shore in the fog and sparkled at sunset. Millions and millions of individuals like ourselves trapped…
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…
I am sure everyone reading this has a book series, movie, or television show that they are obsessed about. That one where you count down the days until the next episode, that one that you buy all the merchandise from so now you have no room in your closet for normal clothes. I get it;…
I’m one of those weirdos who loves poetry (and I’m proud of it!). So when we are given an assignment at school that is all about discovering poems, writing poems, and visually sharing them, I am happy. However, this assignment has taken a lot of time… and so because of that and tons of other…
Finals are coming up soon and it’s a good time to begin your studying so there won’t be any last minute cramming happening. But wait – before you crack open that textbook, it’s a good idea to think about your studying strategies and learn more effectively so you can finish faster and ace that exam. Here…
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.…
It’s the time of year when everyone in my grade is starting to get stressed out about provincial exams. We’re writing short stories, and I was looking at techniques when I accidentally stumbled upon the art of flash fiction. It’s an interesting art. Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway once wrote a story in only…
Heyyy! Since spring started yesterday, I figured now would be a great time to share a poem I created last year. It’s about spring and butterflies and nature and all that fluffy light stuff. It is a concrete poem, and so I tried to use the shaping and stuff to compliment what the writing said!…