Stream of Consciousness

Writing When You’re Burnt Out
“You’re not lazy. You’re tired. And that’s a very different thing.” Let me be real with you: burnout is a beast. It creeps in quietly, often disguised as laziness or lack of discipline. But it’s not that. It’s the result of running on empty for too long — emotionally, creatively, mentally — and still expecting yourself to perform like you’re full of inspiration and energy.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
A Man's Guide to Thriving
The truth about aging hits different when you're staring at your reflection one morning and wondering when your eyebrows decided to go rogue. While Troy Breiland hilariously captures the "follicular betrayal" of middle age in his recent piece about men falling apart, there's another side to this story - one where you don't just survive the changes, but actually master them.
By Narghiza Ergashova5 months ago in Writers
Barking Dogs Don’t Bite
They say a barking dog doesn’t bite, But no one asks why that dog barks. No one looks beyond the noise it makes. As if barking were weakness,
By Liora Vogel 5 months ago in Writers
Better Late Than Never
It’s not just a phrase, it’s a key that opens doors closed by fear, by “what will they say,” or by “I’m too late now.”
By Liora Vogel 5 months ago in Writers
The Silence Room
This home, located in a back alley of the abandoned art gallery behind the city, had a door without a handle. Only a faint buzzing—the sound of suspended breath—was produced; otherwise, there was no sound. No superstitious person would dare to come, and the townspeople gossiped about it, calling it The Silence Room. Unless Elian is involved.
By Mr Shah5 months ago in Writers
Better Alone Than in Bad Company – Introspective Version
There are those who join groups or clubs, not out of affinity, but out of fear of the echo that sounds when they are alone.
By Liora Vogel 6 months ago in Writers
Better Alone Than in Bad Company
There was a time when I surrounded myself with many names, many borrowed laughs, many “I love you’s” with expiration dates.
By Liora Vogel 6 months ago in Writers
What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers
Author's Note: These prompts may not be for beginner fiction writers! They sound tough to me. Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter - What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts - The Exercise: This one is in two parts. First experiment with different types of openings for different stories until you feel comfortable with the technique of each. Then see how many ways there are to open one particular story you have in mind. How does the story change when the opening changes from a generalization to a line of dialogue? The Objective: To see how experimenting with several ways of opening your story can lead you to a better understanding of whose story it is, and what the focus of the story will be.
By Denise E Lindquist6 months ago in Writers
My Loving Avoidant
When I met you, I experienced in you so much that I admired. You seemed so put together, regulated, confident and like you had strong boundaries. All things I wish I had.
By Thyra Kelly6 months ago in Writers
When the Heart Shouts Back
When the Heart Shouts Back You never think about your heart until it forces you to. We just live with it ticking away, like background noise. It’s there, working quietly, doing its job. Most days, you don’t even notice it. Then one day it changes. Maybe it starts pounding so loud it drowns everything out. Or it skips a beat and suddenly you’re frozen, wondering what just happened.
By Marie381Uk 6 months ago in Writers
The Youngest Voice in the Silence — How I Wrote 10 Books Before 18. AI-Generated.
When most teenagers are figuring out who they are, I was figuring out how to tell the world my story — and the stories of countless emotions that live inside us. By 18, I had authored 10 books, each carrying a part of me: my thoughts, my poetry, my reflections on peace, and my fascination with the beauty of silence.
By Malaika Nawaz6 months ago in Writers
The Mastermind Games: Season 03 Last Episode 03
Snow fell lightly as Isha and Rafiq made their way through the industrial outskirts of the city. The map Clara had unknowingly unlocked had guided them here—to the location of the last AI core. The final node.
By Engr. Mansoor Ahmad6 months ago in Writers