Unfortunately, it took two weeks to complete, and honestly, it still isn’t where I want it to be, but it is in a place where I feel content. I can (and will) revise in the future. Additionally, I worry that if I stop publishing for too long, I will never return. I believe the chapter …
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The Curse of Cardboard Characters
As proud of myself as I am for the work I’ve done on my serial fiction project, I recently noticed a grave error. At first, I couldn’t pinpoint why the story seemed so rushed. I knew part of it was excitement, coupled with the pressure to get chapters out each week, but what exactly was …
Chapter 2 Published!
I have published the second chapter of Fallen Chaos! I’m really hoping to push myself to release a new chapter every Sunday. In order to keep my momentum, it would really help if, dear reader, you could view it on Royal Road (here) or Wattpad (here). At some point, I may simply create a page …
New Project: Serialized Fiction
I’ve started a serialized fiction project. What is serialized fiction? It’s a form of fiction with chapters (or episodes) released separately (usually weekly) and published on websites for readers who’d prefer to consume their content in bite-sized pieces with plenty of cliffhangers. I’ve always wanted to write serialized fiction, as I struggle with long-form writing …
A smile for your thoughts?
Do you ever have an interaction that brightens your day for no reason? It’s so silly and trivial, and people look at you funny when you tell the story with such unbridled enthusiasm. And yet, maybe your telling of this insignificant event turns into their story in a kind of odd pay-it-forward situation. Well, I’d …
New Story Alert!!
For the first time in a very, very long time, I have added a story to the portfolio page. I started this story in 2021 and finally finished it. This is also the first story I’ve completed since around 2018. I’m still struggling with long-form writing for my novel, so taking a break and working …
The Era of the Recovering People Pleaser
Last year, I learned my worth. This year, I’m in people pleasing recovery (a concept adopted from Charlotte Dobre). Let me start by saying I am an extremely passionate person who cares about everyone and everything far too much. Even people I’ve quarreled with irreparably will always hold a place in my heart. Therefore, I …
Cruelty in the Disguise of Anonymity
(I apologize for the long intro) I was watching one of Smosh’s Reddit Stories YouTube videos, and they made an observation that left me with an Eureka feeling and an urge to explore it more. They were talking about negative comments on content and how it can be hard to ignore at times and can …
Overthinking and why it’s ruining my life.
Recently, I’ve been thinking. Many, many thoughts constantly bounce around my mind, complicating themselves until I’m not sure where their beginnings and endings are. It’s just that mess that looks like Tangela (pictured below), commonly depicted in thought bubbles in cartoons and comics. Apparently, there are three main origins to overthinking: (1) Interpersonal Dynamics (2) …
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Absolutely Impossible
I did the IMPOSSIBLE: I wrote again today. Now, now, settle down, or the neighbors will complain about your enthusiastic cheering. I spent some time working on my novel. I wrote 1,326 words, which may not seem like a lot. However, I started writing in September 2023, and before my 1,326 words, I only had …
Crazy Cat Lady Writes 