Inspiration
When Can You Call Yourself a Writer?. Top Story - November 2025.
Let’s face it, we have all asked ourselves the same question: when can we call ourselves a “writer”? After all, when we tell our friends and family that we are writers, some of the first questions that we get back are things like, “Oh, what have you written?” and “Where can I read your stuff?”
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Writers
The Night I Found Myself Again
It was past midnight, the kind when the world seems paused, and even your thoughts whisper softly. I sat alone in my small room, staring at the dim light of my screen, feeling the weight of everything I had carried for years. The quiet was comforting but also unsettling, like staring into the depths of my own mind and realizing just how far I had drifted from the person I wanted to be.
By Shahab Khan3 months ago in Writers
The Voice Refined Through Another Medium
For centuries, words have been the vessels of human thought, the means by which understanding passes from one heart to another. From quills and typewriters to keyboards and screens, the tools have changed, but the mind behind the message has not. Now, in the age of artificial intelligence, some claim that words refined through its assistance cannot be fully human. They say that if an essay or reflection has been shaped, polished, or expanded by an AI tool, then its authenticity is somehow diminished. Yet that belief mistakes process for purpose. The truth of writing does not depend on how the words are arranged, but on who the words come from.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Writers
The Enduring Allure of Romantic Poetry: The Character and Use of Love, Emotion, and the Language of the Heart. AI-Generated.
The Enduring Allure of Romantic Poetry: The Character and Use of Love, Emotion, and the Language of the Heart Learn about the beauty of Romantic poetry - how it depicts, reveals, and genuinely expresses the nature of love, passion, and connection to human beings. Discover what Romantic poetry has meant to so many throughout history; explore its evolution of emotional meaning and capacity for inspiration in 2025.
By Hustle Nest3 months ago in Writers
How the Build Your Best Self Fellowship is helping young professionals reimagine their futures
Authors: Angelina Adut | Emmanuel Bida In early August 2025, over twenty young South Sudanese logged onto Jitsi Meet from their homes, offices, and internet cafés across Juba. Some were still students, some fresh graduates still figuring out their next steps; others were young professionals eager to climb the career ladder.
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudan3 months ago in Writers
Practical Steps to Improve Local Search Visibility in 2025. AI-Generated.
Practical Steps to Improve Local Search Visibility in 2025 In 2025, local search continues to be one of the most valuable channels for small and medium-sized businesses. Whether you’re operating in Lahore or beyond, the ability to appear when customers are actively looking for your services can make a significant difference. This guide outlines practical, low-cost steps you can implement today to boost visibility, improve engagement, and attract the right audience.
By Time N Space Media3 months ago in Writers
I Survived the Version of Me That Wanted to Quit
There was a time I didn’t recognize myself. I looked in the mirror and saw someone exhausted, defeated, and ready to give up. Every day felt like climbing a mountain with no summit, like swimming in water that kept pulling me under. I was tired of trying, tired of hoping, tired of pretending. The version of me that wanted to quit was loud, convincing, and relentless. And for a while, I almost listened.
By Kashif Wazir3 months ago in Writers
Themes to Watch Out For: The Anti-Religious and Anti-Military
Something to really watch out for is taking on an anti-religious/anti-military theme. This isn't because of some need to avoid controversy or to avoid fanatics of either flavor. It's because you can't always pull this one off.
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Writers
Don’t Give In to These 6 Writing Doubts
“A word after a word after a word is power.” ― Margaret Atwood There’s power in the written word, but if you’re early in your journey, it’s hard to believe. If you write and write but no one seems to read, it’s hard to keep your confidence. You might even start to lose sight of what makes writing so wonderful and just how much power you have in your hands as a writer.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA3 months ago in Writers
Choosing Your Genre From A Chinese Menu
The Chinese menu is arguably one of the best, if not one of the most confusing, ways to order food. The basic concept is that you have two or three columns of food, and you get to choose a number of items from each column based on the size meal you order. Interestingly, you can apply this concept to your stories in determining the genre of your story.
By Jamais Jochim3 months ago in Writers
