Inspiration

Crafting Fantasy Maps:
“Maps don’t just show us where we’re going — they tell us who we are.” If you write fantasy, sooner or later, you’re going to face The Map Question: do you make one? And if you do, how detailed should it be? Do you go full Tolkien with mountain ranges, rivers, and ancient trade routes, or do you sketch out a vague coastline and hope nobody asks how long it takes your characters to cross the continent?
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
Dialogue Tags: Said Is Not Dead
“Good dialogue is invisible; bad dialogue waves its arms and screams.” Let’s talk about one of the most hotly debated topics in writing communities, especially if you hang around TikTok or writers’ forums: dialogue tags. You’ve seen it, right? The endless discourse about whether we’re allowed to use anything other than said. Spoiler: you are. But also… you don’t have to.
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
The Right Now
What am I thinking? What's going on? Not a life update, but an answer to the unasked question: What's the writing situation?
By Ruby Red6 months ago in Writers
I am Quitting Vocal Media Challenges
Vocal Media is a great platform for both content writing and YouTube video distribution, and it's a good blogging company. I think it's working well for a media company. Since becoming a Vocal+ member, I've occasionally participated in contests, but it looks like I won't be participating in them anymore.
By TheNaeth6 months ago in Writers
Writing as Escapism:
“We read to know we’re not alone. We write to create places where we never have to be.” Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t start writing because we thought we’d get rich or famous (though hey, I’m not saying no to a Netflix deal). We started because the real world was too much — or too little — and we needed somewhere else to go. Somewhere better. Somewhere we could control.
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
How to Write Believable Villains in Fantasy
“Villains are just heroes of another story — with sharper knives and messier coping mechanisms.” Let’s face it: a boring villain is a fast track to a forgettable fantasy. You can have lush worldbuilding, lyrical prose, and swoony romantic tension — but if your villain is nothing more than a cardboard cutout cackling in a dark tower, your story loses its punch.
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
Show vs. Tell: What It Really Means
“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” — Anton Chekhov We’ve all heard it: Show, don’t tell. Writers are bombarded with this advice so often that it starts to sound like gospel. But let’s be honest — sometimes it feels vague, overly prescriptive, and downright confusing. What does it actually mean? Are you telling when you write, “She was sad”? Should you never tell anything, ever?
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
The Hidden Benefits of Writing Every Day
Ever notice how having a simple to-do list can make a chaotic day feel manageable? That’s the power of writing. Now, imagine multiplying that by days, weeks, months, and beyond, how manageable your life would be? Writing is one of the oldest, yet effective ways to express ourselves. If you think it’s only a habit associated with academic and professional tasks, we’re about to give you more benefits that may await you if you start writing every day.
By Sarah Williams6 months ago in Writers
I Was a Bestseller… Then I Lost It All Overnight
“A photo from 2015, before my books were silenced. These young readers reminded me why stories matter — and why I had to find my voice again.”
By Cenk Enes Ozer6 months ago in Writers
The Role of Doubt in the Creative Process
“Doubt is a sign you’re doing something that matters.” — Me, spiralling at 2am (but also kind of right). Let me be honest with you: I doubt myself all the time. Like, more than I probably should. I doubt my ideas, my voice, my plot choices, my sentence structure. I’ll write something, love it, and then reread it two hours later and cringe like I’ve just texted my ex.
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
Why Writers Still Battle to Earn $5 Daily Online: Unpacking the Challenges
Many people dream of online writing. They see a path to freedom and flexibility. The idea of earning a living from anywhere appeals to many. Yet, for countless writers, this dream remains out of reach. They face the harsh reality of struggling to make even a few dollars each day.
By vijay sam6 months ago in Writers
Worldbuilding Through Religion and Mythology
“Gods tell us who we are, and myths tell us who we’ve been.” I’ll admit it — I’m a sucker for a good pantheon. Whether it’s celestial goddesses ruling the tides or trickster spirits shaping fate with a grin, I love when a fantasy world leans deep into its religious roots. Not just for the aesthetic (though let’s be real, holy temples and bone-laced prayer beads? Yes please), but because religion and mythology give your world depth. They shape history, identity, politics, conflict — and the soul of your story.
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers