From ‘Passion Projects’ to Profession There’s too much opportunity in the writing world for the “struggling writer” narrative to still exist — and shoutout to Shoma for helping me realize that too. Writing isn’t just passion; it’s an industry filled with opportunities, contracts, creative paths, and...
Do you know how many times I’ve heard this? “Just do one thing at a time.” I used to get so offended when family and teachers would say that to me—as if I wasn’t capable of doing two or more things at once. As if I couldn’t...
Some people unwind by picking a movie to watch, heading to the gym, or scrolling on their phones — catching up, connecting, or simply passing the time. I’ve even had my own moments where I wanted to plan outings with friends and catch up on the...
I can’t even count how many times I got the look when I said I wanted to build a career out of writing. You know the one—the polite pause, the raised eyebrow, or the grimace that looks like somebody just stubbed their toe. That one… There was...
This decision wasn’t made lightly. When it happened, it was more of a blurted thought—but only in my head. It came in the middle of a move—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Between packing boxes and closing chapters, I had to ask myself: Am I living for myself—or for everyone...
It feels good to hear your notifications buzzing, huh? The likes. The story reactions. The “I love this!” replies. The “I see you, bro!” or “Go off, sis!” I’m not going to lie to you. Now let’s get into those DMs… They’ve been popping since you posted that content—congratulations by the way!...