The Unexpected Ways Blogging Changed My Brain
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 I didnât expect it to rewire my brain. Blogging, as it turned out, isn’t just an act of putting words on a page. It’s an ongoing mental workout, a slow […]
Why I Keep Writing Even When No One Is Reading
Every so often, I tell myself Iâm done with writing, that I should focus on something more practical, like learning how taxes work. But the truth is, I donât know how to stop. Writing isnât just about being read; itâs a time capsule, a message in a bottle, a way to make sense of the chaos. And sometimes, the most powerful words are the ones we think no one will ever see.
Art as Necessity: Notes on Carl Phillips “Ambition”
Art as Necessity: Notes on Carl Phillips “Ambition” Sitting with Phillipsâs âAmbition,â I see something like a dialogue across time and across difference. Assigned for my poetry class, the essay rises like the Gothic arches of a cathedral- each stone a study on what motivates us to create, what makes art not just appealing but […]
Should You Use AI as a Writer? A Beginner’s Guide
AI has changed how we tackle writing, making it easier and more accessible for everyoneâfrom novelists to bloggers. If youâre curious about how AI can support your creativity, this guide will show you what it is, how it works, and how to get started.
Translating Howl: A Struggle with Ginsberg’s Beat
One morning, while scrolling through Facebook (as one does), đ I fell into a rabbit trap, an unexpected and exciting, a translation of Howl by the eminent poet Roberto Anonuevo. His version leaned literal, peppered with Filipino street slang. I found it intriguing but hard to grasp. It wasnât a criticism, just my preference for […]
What 10 Days of Writing Poetry Taught Me
Joining the San Anselmo Publications 10-Day Poetry Challenge was a leap into the unknownâten days, ten poems, and hundreds of entries from some of the countryâs best poets. By the end, I had more than just ten finished pieces; I gained insights about creativity, discipline, and the power of simply showing up.
Monetize your Muse: 7 Websites that Pay for Poetry (and Actually Pay Well)
Discover the lucrative world of earning cash through your poetic prowess! This guide reveals the top websites to submit your verses and get paid, plus insider tips on crafting poems that editors can’t resist.
The Room Where Fear Lives
I was afraid of my own mind before I even knew how it worked. High school halls and people’s doubts echoed with my hesitations: What if what you write betrays you? I knew I was meant to tell stories before I could even spell the words âmeant to.â But the knowledge curdled when I tried […]
The Dread of Generic or Copycat Writing
Hey there, guys and ladies, it’s April – your resident rabble-rouser here to stir things up again! Today, letâs chat about something that haunts many of us in the writing world â the fear of sounding too generic or, worse, like a copycat of someone else. It’s like walking a tightrope, isn’t it? We all […]