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Building a Writing Routine: Tips for Establishing a Productive Writing Habit

Writing consistently and productively isn't just talent or something you're born with. It takes discipline, rhythm and an environment conducive to creativity. Whether you're working on a novel, short stories, a blog or a University assignment, a strong writing routine can turn inspiration into actuality. I've got ten tips to create your rhythm and establish… Continue reading Building a Writing Routine: Tips for Establishing a Productive Writing Habit

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Defender… Or Not: A Short Story

Maia stood still. Unable to move. Her village was gone, destroyed to the ground. She knelt, arms trembling as she picked up the discarded bear. Covered in soot and dust, it was the last remnant that remained. Nothing was left. No homes, no roads, no people. Nothing. She pressed the bear to her chest, her… Continue reading Defender… Or Not: A Short Story

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The Lantern: A Poem

In the dead of night, when even stars seem to fade, a faint glow lingers. Not loud, not bright, but stubborn, unyielding. The lantern glows softly. It doesn’t fight the shadows, doesn’t shatter the silence, doesn’t promise a clear path. A quiet presence, a soft pulse beneath all that was lost. It hums beneath the… Continue reading The Lantern: A Poem

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Learning How To Breathe: A Poem

They all say "it will be beautiful" but no one said how silence can deafen. . A routine appointment turned into so much more. Meeting you early was not the plan. . I was a storm of questions, belly stretched tight. What if I break? What if you do? Why can I no longer keep… Continue reading Learning How To Breathe: A Poem

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He Follows: A Short Story

Tick. Tick. Tick. Kaitlyn cringed as the loud sound echoed in her ears. She watched the clock above her, anxiety rising as the second hard ticked. Her leg jigged up and down as her eyes darted around the abandoned baggage claim area. Only her suitcase was missing. Just hers. No planes had arrived since hers… Continue reading He Follows: A Short Story

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Acrostic Poetry

It is the year that I am truly challenging myself. This time it's with acrostic poetry - definitely not my forte, but it was fun to give it a go! Acrostic poetry is a form of verse where the initial letters of each line, when read vertically, spell out a word or message. The theme… Continue reading Acrostic Poetry

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Light in the Darkness: A Short Story

Tucked away in a quiet corner on the third floor was an unassuming wooden table bathed in the soft glow of a reading lamp. Beside the lamp lay a forgotten notebook, its pages whispering stories of transient inhabitants who sought solace in the hushed sanctuary of the library. Ink spewed across its pages, telling stories… Continue reading Light in the Darkness: A Short Story

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Life Update: University, Homemaking & Writing

Holy moly this year has been wild so far. We're at the end of April and I feel like I've run 10 marathons and been through 5 years. We’re headed into week 8 (of 12) of University and I am definitely still not on top of it. I just submitted my first assessment but need… Continue reading Life Update: University, Homemaking & Writing

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Savoring Tangy Temptations: A Poem

No one wants it, more for me, Tang and crunch I eat with glee. A simple pleasure, a tasty treat. Salty and sour, there is no sweet, The purple bag is mine alone, No one understands the flavor zone. Salt and vinegar, flavor divine, Each crunch is oh so fine. Every chip brings savory delight,… Continue reading Savoring Tangy Temptations: A Poem

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Unbridled Minds – A Symphony of ADHD: A Poem

In this year of challenging myself, I have given an inverse poem a go! I found this style of poetry incredibly difficult to do. It took a lot of writing and re-writing but I think I managed to encapsulate the style! An inverse poem is a form of poetry where the lines or words can… Continue reading Unbridled Minds – A Symphony of ADHD: A Poem