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Am I a writer?
“Am I a writer?” I ask myself this question often. Too often. Why do I second guess myself on something I love doing and have done since the age of 10, for what reason? I have no idea. There is no real point in asking if I’m a writer or not because the truth is I have never stopped writing for most of my life. Perhaps what I’m really asking is if I’m good enough to call myself a writer. I know I am comparing myself to the writers I look up to and for that reason I feel I cannot call myself a writer. But as these thoughts go through my head I cannot help but continue my writing journey, writing is part of my life and something I have needed to do my whole life.
By Lily2 years ago in Writers
"The Alchemy of Fiction: Crafting Immersive Worlds"
The allure of fiction beckons us for a myriad of reasons: it offers entertainment, unravels mysteries, transports us to distant planets, and elicits fear, laughter, tears, contemplation, and deep emotional connections. But when it comes to crafting fiction, how do you ensnare your readers, drawing them so profoundly into your narrative that they momentarily forget their reality?
By Alisa İnnokate2 years ago in Writers
On unhurried creativity
Preface: Every time we remember, I recently discovered, we create new neurons, new pathways that store information. Which was in stark contrast to my presumption that I simply returned to the permanent and reliable folds in my brain. Folds that were made when I fell off the bike for the first time or when I brushed my teeth the night of my first kiss, eulogising its sweetness. So that tied in comfortably with the reliability of memory. Was it mud or concrete that I fell on, did I run my fingers through her hair or held them awkwardly behind my back?
By Mesh Toraskar2 years ago in Writers
Still looking for ideas for your 'under a spell' entry?
Bless you! What's that if not a magic spell? Well I guess it could be a prayer but then again... what's the difference? "Happy birthday to you" is a line from a song. But if you sing it and then ask the birthday girl or boy to blow out candles on a cake, then surely that's a spell too? I once heard a talk about magic that made just this point.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Writers
Fantastical Vocal Favorites Vol. 1
Paying it Forward I've wanted to do this for an age and a half - however - I felt like I hadn't built enough of a backlog of liked stories or a strong enough rapport with my fellow vocal creators to justify attempting it.
By Amanda Starks2 years ago in Writers
My Silent Hero
The streets were busy with people running amuck, rushing from every corner, too busy to notice me sitting here in this broken suitcase. I had been there for about two hours now, waiting for any sign to not go through with it, but no sign had appeared yet.
By Rebekah BT2 years ago in Writers
Dear Heather Hubler:
October 13, 2023, Friday Dearest Heather Hubler: Hello, How are you today on this friday the 13th??? I could sure used a cheerful prize whatever it might be. I do know all the 26 letters of the Alphabet. Here is the Proof : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. I got the second rule out of the way.
By Mariann Carroll2 years ago in Writers
Speak
The room was dim and quiet. Dust lay scattered on the windowsill as rain trickled down the glass of the lone window in the room. A tall lamp stood in the corner, with its large white lampshade lit from within with a warm white ambient light. The wooden floorboards aged from years of wear held the secrets of many before them. Two chairs sat in the middle of the room equally opposite from each other with a large rug that spanned from the door to the wall. A small table sat between the chairs with two glasses of water and a book, and a small burning tealight.
By Joshua Maggs2 years ago in Writers
Before The Dawn
It’s a curse you know, to be a dreamer that can’t rely on optimism. To crave just that one time it goes right, despite all the others screaming for you to extinguish yourself once and for all. But alas, the embers still ignite with the right touch. And if I’m the spark, you’re the charcoal, painted in black. You’ve lit me up when I’ve never felt like much of a phoenix.
By Sarah Marler2 years ago in Writers
Winners of the "Lost in a Story" Challenge
The Vocal + Assist Lost in a Story Challenge made a big splash. Twenty One Vocal Creators enjoyed crafting their personalized narrative within the framework of a well-known story, film, or television show. Imagine the delight of inserting yourself into C.S. Lewis’' renowned "The Chronicles of Narnia" series or becoming a character in one of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies. It's a fun way to engage with familiar stories.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Writers
3K Milestone
I swore I was not going to do this. I promised myself I would wait until I reached the 5K milestone before sharing what I had learned with everyone. But yet, here I am, here again, posting about my 3000 reads.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Writers
The Imposter Writer–Stop Doubting Yourself
On September 21, 2023, Cendrine announced our new essay series: Writing & Self-Empowerment. And here we are! Our aim is simple: To explore what gets writers inspired and keeps us going, even when we tell ourselves that we aren’t worth it. We want to open up discussions about the craft we share, particularly around self-confidence, and bring some optimism into the picture. Any questions you have, we want to try to answer.
By Mackenzie Davis2 years ago in Writers