As a young creative writer, I have read my fair share of writing books. You know the ones I’m talking about, the ones that are meant to pump you up with talk of dedication, discipline, and the ecstasy of finished pieces. I’ve read some writing books that are helpful, some that…

Here are some poetic instructions on how to write in classic poetic forms. I will post at the end of each poem a link to a more comprehensive lesson on the form. Terza Rima: First you start with three lines Then you find a way To make the first and last rhyme The middle gives you…

I put myself through three and a half years of school. It was hard, and sometimes it seemed like I could never catch my breath. I felt like I was spending more time working and managing finances than actually learning anything at school. I was disconnected from myself and…

 Hello everyone! I probably should have mentioned in my first post that I am writing a creativity series for my first few posts on this blog. Each entry will focus on a different part of my life that I like to be creative in. I am hoping to hear from y…