Why We Write

Writers have diverse reasons for writing, from communication to personal expression. Fear of rejection and desire for storytelling drive them. Overcoming obstacles and perseverance are crucial for success.

How to Get Creative?

The post discusses tips for enhancing creativity in writing, including time of day, music, location, frame of mind, coffee, inspiration, writing for oneself, publishing options, making personal rules, and not giving up. It emphasizes the importance of individual methods in writing and encourages sharing creative tips.

The Impact of AI on Education and Society: ChatGPT and Ethical Considerations

The author reflects on their experience using AI for writing and editing content on WordPress. They explore the potential and challenges of AI, its role in pop culture, ethical implications, and concerns about its misuse.

Summertime Inspiration

The author reflects on returning to college and the agony of keeping an untold story inside. They discuss their long-held desire to write the book series “Just One” and their upcoming blog posts about the series. They also touch on personal inspiration from “Star Wars” and upcoming topics.

My Two Weeks in Seville, Spain

The author reflects on their two-week stay in Seville, Spain, expressing a mix of nostalgia for home and appreciation for the city’s history and culture. They describe exploring the city’s sights, working as a graphic designer, and enjoying experiences such as a light show and local cuisine. The post concludes with updates on the author’s college assignments and plans for the future.

Projects and Assignments

The author has been busy with various college assignments, including digital marketing, website creation, and digital portfolio projects. Despite the workload, they express joy and anticipation for the learning experiences and connections gained. Although social media updates have been scarce, the author looks forward to sharing more about their college journey in the future.

Creating a Film Trailer

The author reflects on a productive year, focusing on multimedia studies and upcoming projects. They discuss challenges in creating a film trailer based on a short story and elaborate on the subject and progress made. Additional updates relate to a digital marketing project and plans for future content. The author expresses anticipation for their upcoming work.

Journaling

After recurring unsuccessful attempts at traditional journaling, the author discovered a positive alternative focusing on daily wins and gratitude. They urge readers to try the method, stressing the importance of fostering positive self-talk to improve overall self-perception.

Short Story Contest

This post, titled ‘Inspiration Thursday’, is a retrospective look at the author’s experiences in writing and entering literary contests. She writes about her early attempts at poetry and short stories, co-writing with her father, and winning a Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 1 VHS set. The author then discusses her recent participation in an annual short story competition, during which she developed a short story about her favourite roleplay character “Katrine”. She also talks about her writing process, her reliance on beta readers, and the process of gathering votes for the competition.

Character Development

This week’s Inspiration Thursday talks about developing fictional characters in roleplay, fan fiction and even my upcoming book Just One. There’s also a section about minor characters of Just One, giving a further sneak peak into my work.