Inspiration
Don’t Give Up!
The writing industry is ruthless. Not only is there all the difficulties linked to writing in itself, you also need to fight to get your book published. And even if you finally publish a story, there's absolutely no telling what will happen. You can get scammed and loose your story, loose all the merit of writing it. Or your story might not get seen at all, with all the competition there is, it's hard to get attention for your book. It's even worst when you self-publish, because then there are costs linked to it which might not be worth what you will receive from it.
By Calie Judy Brooks2 years ago in Writers
When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?
Getting my first check from my first job working at college doing work-study. I had never gotten a check before let alone, been given so much money before. I felt so responsible and grown-up. It always feels good knowing your hard work is being paid off in some way. I have always been the type of person who saves their money for a long time, so spending it all at once wasn’t a concern. It did feel good knowing I didn’t have to go to other people, like my mom, for things I need or want. I could just buy it myself. It’s a different feeling knowing the money you are spending is your own. You don’t have to feel bad or guilty, like you would if you were spending someone else’s money you borrowed, or they loaned to you. That’s why I always work hard to make sure I can pay my own way or take care of my own needs. My first check motivated me even more to want to be independent and do my own thing.
By Brestylefire2 years ago in Writers
"The Alchemy of Fiction: Crafting Immersive Worlds". Top Story - October 2023.
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
Can Science Fiction Be A Topic For Blogging?. Content Warning.
Hello, everyone, and welcome to this new blog. Today, we'll be looking at how to create a fantasy blog and operate it successfully. I'll provide you some basic and sophisticated techniques on how to grow your blog list to a large number of individuals in a short period of time.
By Aditya Singh Tharran2 years ago in Writers
Winners of the "Lost in a Story" Challenge. Top Story - October 2023.
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
An Unkindness of Ravens
Blackthorn the Raven sat upon its dark wintry perch watching the snowflakes fall. They shimmered, twirled and slid off the leafless tree branches like ballerinas trying desperately to find a foothold. Tiny wildlife skittered amidst the dark and white of the colorless, yet oddly beautiful landscape, much like an artistic picturesque canvas painted in graphic, barren black and white. The day shone in eerie starkness to the gloomy sunless skies.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Writers
Before The Dawn. Top Story - October 2023.
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
Advice I'd Go Back and Give Myself as a New Author
My journey as a writer has been going on for many years now and while I know I still have many lessons to learn, my biggest one recently being navigating the world of traditional publishing - I sometimes think back to those first moments when I decided to throw my hat in the wind and embrace being a writer.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
