*Some of these things work for both young and beginners/amateur writers* *Also, these are things that are less obvious tips. Like it's obvious that writing voluntarily for a local magazine could help you, but what else? What else can help you develop in a less structured way?* Spend a year (at least) working in… Continue reading What Young Writers Should Do To Become Pro (Except Education)
Sexual Identity Part Two: Sex & Mental Health
*Part of the Identity Series* *Ensure to check out Sexual Identity Part One before reading this post... Exploring one's sexual identity can be scary. In our watchful world, rife with stigma and judgement, it can be difficult to be open and honest with yourself and others about your sexual status. Our modern world may… Continue reading Sexual Identity Part Two: Sex & Mental Health
Sexual Identity Part One
*Part of the Identity Series* I find sexuality to be a really funny topic. Not because sex or who you have sex with is funny, but because it riles up so many people. I'll never be able to fathom why some people are so disgusted and personally offended by what other people do sex-wise. It's… Continue reading Sexual Identity Part One
New Blog Series Coming Soon: Identity
Hey guys! I've decided to do a series of blog posts around the idea of Identity. This is a very important theme/ideal to me, and it's at the centre of the book I'm writing right now. With this, I feel pulled to do a series of posts around this idea. Identity is perhaps the most… Continue reading New Blog Series Coming Soon: Identity
How To Make Friends As An Adult
It can be tough once you're an adult and you're out of education. Suddenly, you're busy, away from the people you used to see every day, and have no social connections outside of the walls of your office. It's hard and I think more people should admit that it's hard. That it's a very real… Continue reading How To Make Friends As An Adult
Self-Appreciation Post: 16 Brags
*This is to remind myself that I don't suck quite as much as I've been telling myself lately. This is to lift me up. This is to show that I'm not a failure or a loser. And it's also, as always, here online to inspire you to realise the truth about yourself, too. As I'm… Continue reading Self-Appreciation Post: 16 Brags
Indecision, Crisis, Paralysis (Poem)
Don't forget to volunteer. not because you're a good person but because it'll look good on your CV. Don't forget to get a degree and possibly a Masters, just to be told that, you don't have any experience. Don't forget to work, get some real life experience. Learn about people, learn to interact, have a… Continue reading Indecision, Crisis, Paralysis (Poem)
What To Do When You Feel Stuck
What is stuck? Paralysed by indecision, options, choice Not knowing what you should do Not knowing who you are Feeling off about something but you might not know what Feeling dissatisfied, angry, incomplete, tired, bored, unmotivated, etc. Generally not being content *Firstly, a disclaimer. I am not someone who feels particularly unstuck for myself right… Continue reading What To Do When You Feel Stuck
I’m Not OK
Today I went to the top of a small hill in my area. I looked around at the flats, the river, the park, the road and I just had an impulse to scream. And so I yelled. I then immediately sat down and hid in case anyone saw me, this maniac screaming on the hill.… Continue reading I’m Not OK
Why You Can’t Write Your Book
Are you writing a book but you find that you're not actually writing it? Like you have the idea, you've started it, but every time you come to the screen or the notepad, the words just won't come? If so, I might know why... Nothing going on When the book is all you have… Continue reading Why You Can’t Write Your Book
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