aspiring writer

  • I’m Ready to Crawl Into A Cave: A Rant

    Bro, I’m straight up not having a good time. In this rant, I will be discussing two main points: social media and my own stupid brain. First, I would like to say for the record that I am not trying… Continue reading

    I’m Ready to Crawl Into A Cave: A Rant
  • Reflecting on My December Writing Goals

    What an informative month. When I set these goals, I honestly wasn’t really expecting to meet them- they were lofty and meant to be more of a kick in the pants than anything. But I learned a lot about myself… Continue reading

    Reflecting on My December Writing Goals
  • My Weakest Skill As a Writer: A Free Write

    Time to get honest. And bitchy. I did a free write recently to warm up for a good writing session, and I ended up complaining about my perceived inability to plot for almost a thousand words. It started as a… Continue reading

    My Weakest Skill As a Writer: A Free Write
  • Panel Highlights from Dragonsteel 2025

    If you read last week’s article, or have been following my Instagram, or even read Ava’s last article, then you’ll know that last week Ava and I were at Dragonsteel 2025! Here for you today is a recap of all… Continue reading

    Panel Highlights from Dragonsteel 2025
  • State of the Nation / My December Goals

    Hey everyone! This is an edit to let y’all know that I’ve now been published in Tumbleweird for the THIRD time!! The December issue is out now and it’s a great honor to be included- a little early birthday treat!… Continue reading

    State of the Nation / My December Goals
  • The Relationship Between Inspiration and Boredom

    I’ve talked recently about my current writer’s block slump that I’ve been trapped in. It’s no fun, let me tell you, to have lots of ideas and no clue how to put them anywhere. I have a few projects plotted… Continue reading

    The Relationship Between Inspiration and Boredom
  • Writing is Like Friendship: Don’t Force It

    For anyone who’s ever tried writing as either a hobby or profession, the experience of writer’s block and burnout are known by all. Having the right reaction and tools to handle this inevitability is possibly the most important component of… Continue reading

    Writing is Like Friendship: Don’t Force It
  • The Advice That Changed My Poetry

    Poetry is something I explored a lot in college, growing my skills, interest, and drafts of various poems. Most of them come from my own experiences, putting to words that which usually cannot. I won’t sit here and say that… Continue reading

    The Advice That Changed My Poetry
  • Project Name Clown: Something Weird is Coming Out of Me

    A few weeks ago I sent a message to my friends that most found slightly alarming. The message was as follows: “My debut into weird fiction will explore the strange urge I keep having to put on face paint and… Continue reading

    Project Name Clown: Something Weird is Coming Out of Me
  • Write What You Know: Making Your Stories More Authentic

    One of the pieces of advice I hear the most often is to ‘write what you know’. This doesn’t necessarily mean you can only write autobiographies (obviously) and it also doesn’t mean you can’t explore a concept that’s new to… Continue reading

    Write What You Know: Making Your Stories More Authentic