Inspiration
My Aversion To Poetry
Introduction This is just the devil in me that I have written about so often when it has got me down and upset, but writing this piece I feel in a good mood and on top of things, because where I used to think I was being forced into something, now I feel it is entirely my own choice and in my own hands.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 3 days ago in Writers
Does Being OCD Help or Hinder My Writing?
Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with a mild obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I denied it; I was not crazy! OCD is an anxiety disorder. It involves frequent, intrusive thoughts, along with repetitive and ritualistic actions. There is a long list of symptoms. The main ones I exhibited, and, if I am honest with myself, still do to a certain degree, are:
By Calvin London3 days ago in Writers
I Couldn't Write for 3 Weeks. Here's The One Thing That Got Me Unstuck.
Three weeks. Twenty-one days of staring at a blank screen. Of opening my laptop with good intentions and closing it an hour later with nothing written. Of telling myself "tomorrow will be different" and having tomorrow be exactly the same.
By Ellen Frances4 days ago in Writers
I use Inktober as a Writing Aid
If you are a writer reading this, you know just how hard it is to find content to write about. Oftentimes, we have writing groups that employ various methods such as word sprints to get that creativity flowing. However, I have been in many of these groups that died out due to the curse of inactivity. Another source we often use are writing prompt groups such as r/writingprompts on Reddit, but the very specific prompts on there can be limiting, or may not inspire creativity. There are plenty of other resources writers use to practice, but let me throw my personal resource out there: Inktober52.
By Callum Summers4 days ago in Writers
Writing About Writing: The Rainbow Trap. Top Story - February 2026.
The good thing about living in modern times is that LGBTQ representation in media is increasing. Not just in niche and Independant media, either, but also in mainstream media. Books, movies, TV shows, comics... they're finally catching on that LGBTQ+ people form a significant part of their audience, and deserve to see themselves on screen and in fiction, not just as victims in documentaries and true crime shows.
By Natasja Rose4 days ago in Writers
Why Writing in Public Feels Like You’re Faking It (And Why You Should Do It Anyway)
I published an article yesterday about building a writing habit. I wrote it like I have this all figured out, like I'm some authority on consistency, showing up, and doing the work.
By Ellen Frances4 days ago in Writers
How Long It Takes to Form a Writing Habit (Honestly)
Everyone says it takes 21 days to form a habit. Or is it 30 days? Maybe 66? I've seen articles claim everything from three weeks to three months, all backed by "science" and "studies" that supposedly prove their numbers are the right ones.
By Ellen Frances5 days ago in Writers
Writers, Let’s Not Sit at the Typewriter and Bleed. Top Story - February 2026.
One of the biggest parts of my personal development and therapy journeys has been tackling the ugliest beliefs I have about myself. And that’s my identity as a writer.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA6 days ago in Writers
The Secret to Having It All: Lessons from Adriana Kostov
In today’s fast-paced world, women are often asked the same challenging question: “Can you really have it all?” Balancing career ambitions, personal growth, family, and social life can feel like an impossible juggling act. Yet, Adriana Kostov, a trailblazer in the financial industry, argues that it’s not only possible but achievable with the right mindset and determination.
By Financial Services Media7 days ago in Writers
