Logo for my series, “Diary of an Aspiring Author,” where I talk about writing tips and my writing journey When I first began my writing journey, I thought the most exciting part of a draft would be the end. That I would become the Usain Bolt of writing and speed through those last few chapters to finally wrap up my story in a pretty bow. After spending almost one year drafting, editing, rewriting ...
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The Last of Us Part 1, re-released in 2022 Introduction The Last of Us is a phenomenon in the video game world (and for good reason). The original game released in 2013 on Playstation 3 and since has been adapted into a TV show, re-released two times for the Playstation 4, 5 and Windows, as well as receiving a prequel and sequel. The franchise has won numerous awards, is critically acclaimed and i...
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Summer is the time I feel complete ease. It’s where I can explore, relax by the beach and spend time at my favourite place: my family’s beach house. Although it’s only four hours away from home, it feels light-years away. Here, I can express my opinion without judgment. Go on a walk and not have to check my shoulder every 10 seconds. Best of all, there is no one to impress. It’s the one place wher...
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Queer Quenchers by Caffeinated Sapphic is a safe space to share LGBQT+ writing. Here, we welcome all queer stories and hope our audience finds something they can relate to. We’re looking for LGBTQ+ focused short stories, personal & non-fiction essays, poetry and film/tv/book reviews. If it focuses on queer themes, we are excited to read it! Now, why would you want to publish with us? Queer Que...
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Introduction There’s no question that writing is an essential skill. It’s an integral part in communicating both professionally and socially. No matter what field you’re in, writing is needed to some extent. As someone who is building a career around writing, and genuinely enjoys it, you’d think that writing would be easy for me. It was a major part of my education and is something I do on a daily...
Read MoreI chose to take the blue pill with a heart that desired the red one. The consequence to my actions was simple: I’m here in this box day in and day out, with each day a repetition of the last. The box consumes me. It follows me everywhere I go. Even during the moments of freedom, I fear the time I’m back in the box. Fear that this is all it will ever be. That even if I leave this box, the next one ...
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“Why isn’t this book more popular?” That is one of the most beautiful thoughts you can have after a book. It’s like hitting a jackpot you never knew you entered. After reading *The Golden Compass* by Philip Pullman, I was lucky enough experience this. From the storytelling to the themes and character development, this story was a beautiful journey. It encapsulates childhood innocence forced into a...
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The scariest part about writing a book isn’t actually writing it. It isn’t the fear that another idea stays hidden in your brain, or that the book won’t turn out how you imagined. The true fear of writing a book is going online and telling the world you’re writing a book. It brings fear of rejection, embarrassment, failure. But it also brings joy. Because you are showing the world your accomplishm...
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Drifting — A Short Story You learn about the drift in relationships, but you don’t think about it happening until you’re in it. The couple who fell out of love, parents who couldn’t love their child in a way they needed, or the friendship that couldn’t last through the hard times. And, sometimes, simply distance drifted a pair away from one another. You hear about it, but nothing prepares you for ...
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