Dreamweaving

The Discipline of an Artist

An artist's journey demands discipline, resilience, versatility, and an unwavering belief in the power of art.

Daniel Santiago

May 116 min read

The Small Step

Have you ever wondered to yourself, “How did I get here?” Part of growing up is realizing how far you made it in life as you look back.

Ashley Lee

Aug 12, 20237 min read

Finding Your Passion(s) Takes Time

Happiness should guide us toward the activities we will enjoy, and feel a passion for, in the long run.

Sep 20, 20227 min read

a leap of faith: the last letter

What does taking a leap of faith look like to you? Take a second to close your eyes and dream up that future you want as a writer.

Jonathan Justo Avila

Jul 28, 20226 min read

Dear Creatives

It takes courage to put yourself out there and share what you’ve created with the world. To be vulnerable is to be daring.

Jul 26, 20224 min read

Interviews

Interview on “So You Want to be a Poet” by Mei-Mei Mijares

When you are challenged in your passion and you have people to support you through life, your writing will reflect that.

Leonard Brattoli

Jun 18, 20227 min read

E3 and Me: Refreshing a Passion

As I grew up in the gaming space, my perspective on video games and online communities have been refreshed and reinvigorated...

30 Prompts for When You "Can't Write Poetry"

Apr 20, 20225 min read

30 Prompts for When You "Can't Write Poetry"

Throughout high school, I filled up several journals, read poetry books and performed in Poetry Out Loud. Poetry was my life until it wasn’t

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.

The Elephant in the Room Holding a Paintbrush Needs a Therapist

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.

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.

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.

On Beginnings: How to Write an Opening Scene

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...

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.

25 Writing Prompts to Inspire Your Creativity

Aaron Talledo

Jul 13, 20212 min read