Why I Keep Writing Even When No One Is Reading
April Bewell
March 16, 2025
March 18, 2025
Every so often, I tell myself I’m done with writing, that I should focus on something more practical, like learning
Every so often, I tell myself I’m done with writing, that I should focus on something more practical, like learning
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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.
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