Writer + Dancer
I’ve been a writing tutor for about 5 years and in the Fall of 2022, I began teaching freshmen college English at San Jose State University. After two full semesters of teaching, I’ve noticed something: being good at writing is not based on just talent or good education, but also on what your environment and community tells you about writing. … Continue readingWhat I’ve Learned from Teaching Writing
This month has been spent between states of meditation and prayer and intense stress. Yet, I’ve found myself thinking critically about my writing, more than ever before. Writing is meant to be a meditation: a place where creativity can heal wounds and rebuild positive foundations in the mind. … Continue readingWriting, Meditation, and Mindfulness
Reading is essential for writers because it can inspire new language patterns, diversify vocabulary, and expand formatting choices. In this blog I have my reading list with a description of how each work has inspired or informed my own project. … Continue readingMy Reading List
“Kill your darlings” and “parking lot docs” are phrases used in writing that are not always understood; many people wince with pain and confusion hearing these phrases. However, knowing about the meaning of these phrases could save your writing, as they saved mine. … Continue reading“Kill Your Darlings” and put them in a “Parking Lot Doc”
Over the last few months, I’ve been very busy with work and school. However, with all of this work, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on my writing journey and wanted to share some thoughts. … Continue readingAnother Reflection on Writing
Part 3 of the “Talking About Publishing” series! This is my final blog of this short series where I provide a general overview and concluding thoughts on publishing. In this blog I discuss some of my past blog posts, and consider some major questions. … Continue readingConcluding Thoughts on Publishing
Part 2 of the “Talking About Publishing” series! In this blog, I cover what self-publishing is, some historical context, and various other aspects of self publishing. … Continue readingTalking About Publishing Some More: Self-Publishing
Honestly, world building is scary for me. Although I absolutely love creating alternative universes and new languages and fascinating cultures, this stuff is hard and takes a ton of time. … Continue readingWhat’s Up with World Building?