When You Fall Into the Tortured Artist Fiction
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Loraine Garcia
Mar 9, 20225 min read
Overcoming the Fear of Critiques
At the end of the day, it is your writing and it is whatever you want to make of it.
Mei-Mei Mijares
Mar 2, 202210 min read
Healing the Tortured Artist (with Books)
Are you tired of identifying as “tortured?” Do you want to start treating yourself with the self-love you deserve?
Charlize Colle Fernandez
Feb 9, 20225 min read
Worldbuilding
With a limited amount of space, an artist can only draw so much of a scene, so it’s crucial that whatever they draw will be constructive.
Mei-Mei Mijares
Jan 26, 20229 min read
The Elephant in the Room Holding a Paintbrush Needs a Therapist
My pain does not make my art. I do. I make everything. I am not my emotions, my emotions are mine.
Charlize Colle Fernandez
Jan 20, 20227 min read
For the Lost Writer
You yourself have decided that your story is worth telling, and so you yourself have decided that your story is worth reading.
Mei-Mei Mijares
Dec 29, 20217 min read
The Writer’s Curse (and Blessing)
If I had a quarter for every time someone told me that I have a lot of stuff, I could pay off my student loans.
Charlize Colle Fernandez
Dec 15, 20218 min read
Show, Don’t Tell
Body language, expressions, tone of voice– these little details contribute to the makeup of personality and emotion.
Mei-Mei Mijares
Nov 28, 202115 min read
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Writer
To the Lost Writer: I like to think that I chose writing. Maybe it’s a mix of it choosing me, like the moment when Harry finds his wand....
Charlize Colle Fernandez
Oct 13, 202110 min read
On Beginnings: How to Write an Opening Scene
Table of Contents To Engage: Laying Down the Framework To Introduce: Characters and Conflict To Illustrate: Specificity and Credibility...
Mei-Mei Mijares
Sep 22, 20216 min read
Vulnerability is a Strength
You have the power to affect someone. One. Whole. Life. All you have to do is give yourself the chance.
Aaron Talledo
Sep 8, 20214 min read
20 Journaling Prompts to Awaken Your Soul
Journaling provides us the power to reflect and recognize the parts of our lives that need more attention.
Mei-Mei Mijares
Aug 25, 20217 min read
Just Writers’ Things: My Therapist Told Me to Journal
To her suggestion, I thought “duh, of course I journal--I’m a writer.” And just like that “aren’t you worried” tiktiok trend, I stopped...
Aaron Talledo
Aug 11, 20213 min read
On Metaphors
Metaphors help us make connections between unlike things. This week, Aaron explains the different types and how to craft strong metaphors.
Mei-Mei Mijares
Jul 21, 20217 min read
Just Writers’ Things: You Want Me to Write About . . . Cats?
This week in the Writer's Corner, Mei-Mei shows us step-by-step how to approach a challenging topic, even when that topic is about a cat.
Dreamweaving
On Dreams, Hopes, Fantasies, Dreamscapes, Surrealism, and more
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