Tag: writer
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The Three Seasons of My Creativity
I’ve always struggled with consistency, but maybe the problem was never my creativity. I’ve realised that I simply create better in certain seasons. Summer slows my writing down, while monsoon and winter bring back my focus, imagination, and love for creating. Maybe creativity has seasons too—and I’m finally learning to embrace mine.
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The World Beyond
This is the story I wrote for a competition years ago. Finally uploading it here. Enjoy! The last drops of rain fell on her face, and she slowly blinked her eyes open. The infinite sky above her was still dark, but far from her, the last rays of the sun were peeking through the clouds,…
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Kiss of the Selkie – Book Review
Kiss of the Selkie by Tessonja Odette is a beautifully written Little Mermaid retelling filled with slow-burn romance, rich world-building, and emotional depth. Following Maisie, a selkie cursed with a deadly kiss, the story blends folklore, fae law, and forbidden love into a visually immersive and heartfelt journey. With memorable characters, gentle spice, and a…
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What the World Broke ~ A Poetry
In a dark room, a man reflects on the loss of a beautiful woman, feeling her presence in shadows. Tears well up as he remembers her despite the cruel world that failed to embrace her. He waits for hope, symbolized by a flower yet to bloom.
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From One Fanfic to Another, Why We Keep Rewriting the Same Love Stories?
An intimate reflection on why fanfic writers rewrite the same love stories, again and again—soft endings, familiar characters, and emotional comfort.
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How Your Writing Style Shapes Your Story
Discover how your unique writing style—whether you’re a careful plotter, free-spirited pantser, or a flexible hybrid—shapes the stories you tell. From novels to short stories and articles, learn where each style shines and take a fun quiz to find your signature approach. Cozy up and dive into your writing adventure!
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Why Fanfiction Isn’t Inferior — It’s the Internet’s Most Honest Literature
Fanfiction often gets a bad rap as “not real writing,” but it’s just as valid as other forms. It lets fans connect with beloved characters, create emotional stories, and grow as writers without worrying about industry standards. Platforms like AO3 celebrate this community-driven approach, making writing about love and connection, not just metrics.
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The Girl in Room 105 – Book Review
The girl in room 105 by Chetan Bhagat is a mystery thriller that focuses on the life of an IIT coaching class tutor, Keshav, and a Kashmiri Muslim Zara, a student and Keshav’s ex-girlfriend whom he found murdered on her birthday when he goes to wish her. Blamed for her murder, he races against time…
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What writing style do you believe you possess?
We writers are a breed that people find hard to understand. But that’s what makes us, us. We can sit in front of the laptop/notebook for hours, holding that pen, or hovering our fingers over the keyboard, waiting for an idea to pop. Sometimes, our brain decides to take a rest, and sometimes, we are…
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One Small Mistake – Book Review
One Small Mistake written by Dandy Smith focuses on the life of Elodie Fray, who is a struggling writer. She quit her job to focus on completing her novel, but the market demands a more compelling story than the romance that she spent years writing. Stuck with unemployment, she finds herself tangled in a situation…