Why The Hobonichi Planners Are Worth the Hype
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Stop seeking discomfort
Last week, after a long time weighing the pros and cons, I bought a basic walking pad. So many things stopped me — mostly, the numbers in my bank account and the idea of taking up too much space in my apartment. God forbid I take up space.…
Five questions to ask yourself when you don’t know what to write about
Often, writing is an exercise of endurance. What do I even write about? Why are all my stories and poems about the same topics, different versions of the same idea? Every time I notice my writing going in circles, I ask myself these questions: Have you stepped outside…
Resources for writers: All you need to research, write and edit
Research is a crucial step for fiction writers, from historical fiction authors to flash fiction writers. Even if all the information you gather in your research doesn’t end up on the page, it does make your writing more concise, engaging, and vivid. So, resources for writers to help…
Why this short story fan will never write a novel
I love the imperfection of unfinished worlds, the ephemeral nature of an encounter left open, undefined. So in a way, despite the length restrictions, the short story gives me more freedom than a novel ever could.…
Work
Congrats. You've made it. You look like a Professional Writer. Is this not what you always wanted? Are you still not happy?…
Decisions
Thoughts about the unexpected turns short stories take on the page, PKM for writers, and the difference between being vulnerable and oversharing in fiction writing.…