Pen & Pickaxe: A Writer’s Odyssey Through Creative Catacombs
Writing is an excavation. Like an archaeologist unearths ancient artifacts, a writer sifts through layers of thoughts, ideas, and emotions to uncover the treasures buried within. I remember at times feeling like I was navigating through a labyrinth of doubt, distraction, and insecurity. My inner critic whispered doubts in my ear, telling me that my […]
I’m Perfect! Embracing Perfection In Imperfection
What if we were to embrace imperfection instead of shunning it? What if we were to see beauty in the cracks and flaws, recognizing them as integral parts of the experience? It’s easy to overlook the beauty that resides within imperfection. After working on the first story of my mid-grader series for five years, I […]
Explore Your Personal Taboos and Challenge Them
No, I am not endorsing immoral behaviour. I believe it is important to understand the boundary between liberty and license. As a writer, we must have the liberty to embrace the darkness and empathize with even the most nefarious characters. The Nolan Brother’s Joker in The Dark Knight and Shakespeare’s Iago in Othello are testament […]
Curiosity killed the cat!
“Curiosity killed the cat!” While the origin of the modern version remains a bit of a mystery, traces of its evolution have been spotted in various literary works over the centuries. It debuted in Ben Jonson’s 1598 play, Every Man in His Humour as “care ‘ll kill a cat…”, and then fast forward to 1905, […]
