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My name is April Pagaling, and I’m a writer, poet, and creative AI writing expert. For the last 20 years, I’ve made a living as a writer across different fields—journalism, copywriting, social media, ghostwriting, and creative writing. My work spans poetry, historical fiction, essays, and literary criticism, often exploring themes of memory, identity, and cultural inheritance.
This blog is my online journal, a space where everything comes together. From writing and creative insights to food, mom life, and everyday reflections, it’s a record of the stories I live and the ones I create.
Beyond my own work, I help brands, businesses, and fellow creatives tell their stories through content writing, AI-powered storytelling, copywriting, and editorial services. If you need compelling words that connect with your audience, let’s collaborate.
The internet shifts like the tide. One moment I am steering through its vast expanse, the next, I am caught in a riptide of information. Here are some pieces I’ve pulled from the archive, insights, stories, and ideas that make me pause, rethink, and see things differently.
Join Marinduque Is in the Heart at the Philippine Book Festival 2025, happening March 13-16 at Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall.
How to Choose Your Life Insurance Beneficiaries Hey there, super moms! When it comes to life insurance, one of the
The digital world is crowded, but I have found ways to carve out space and make it work. Here’s how
Growing up, tortang talong was a staple in my household. My father plants them and we sell the extra eggplants
A sharp, reflective review of Ongoingness: The End of a Diary by Sarah Manguso. A minimalist meditation on memory, time, and the urge to document
A reflective review of Aswanglaut by Allan Derain , exploring its rich mythology, dense Tagalog prose, and the troubling portrayal of women through a colonial
Stories live everywhere. They’re not waiting for literary contests. They’re not waiting for you to sound impressive. They’re already happening. All writing really asks is:
I’ve been thinking a lot about how the same sunset feels different depending on where you stand. This piece, Two Altars, is my attempt to
Every writer asks: how do I start? This talk with the PUP DEFLL Writers’ Circle explores creative nonfiction, finding your voice, and writing the story
Years ago, I started blogging with the vague idea that it would sharpen my writing. Make me more disciplined. Maybe even build an audience. But
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