How to Build a Strong Poetic Portfolio

Hey everyone, let’s chat about something super important for all of us who love to craft words into art: our poetry portfolio! You know, that unique voice we have, those observations others might miss, and that deep-seated need to just write. Maybe you’ve been doing this for ages, filling up notebooks and digital folders with … Read more

How to Begin Your Novel: 5 Powerful Opening Strategies

Okay, buckle up, because we’re about to dive into something super important for anyone who’s ever dreamed of writing a novel, or pretty much anything anyone wants to read! You know how it is, right? When you pick up a new book, that very first sentence? That’s not just a sentence; it’s like a handshake, … Read more

How to Balance Reflection and Action in Your Memoir

How to Balance Reflection and Action in Your Memoir

Okay, buckle up, because I’m about to spill the tea on something super important for anyone wanting to tell their story – you know, like, really tell it. We’re talking about memoirs here. And honestly, for a lot of us who’ve lived some stuff and want to put it on paper, there’s always this little … Read more

How to Balance Dialogue and Action in Your Script: Maintain Momentum.

Hey everyone! Let’s talk about something that every single screenwriter out there has wrestled with, probably more times than they can count. It’s that core challenge of pacing. How do you keep your audience totally hooked, glued to their seats, whether your characters are just chatting away or things are literally exploding around them? For … Read more

How to Attend Film Festivals: Networking and Learning.

Alright, so you know how sometimes you just feel something, like a vibe in a room? Well, imagine that, but for movies. That’s what a film festival is like. The lights go down, the projector starts humming, and suddenly, there’s this quiet buzz in the audience. For me, and honestly, for anyone who loves movies, … Read more

The Student’s Recipe for Remarkable Reports

Okay, imagine we’re sitting down, maybe with a cup of coffee, and I’m just sharing my thoughts and tips on something that used to stress me out so much: writing reports for school. You know, those things that feel like they’re ALWAYS due? Here’s the deal: for a lot of us, academic life often feels … Read more

From Research Nightmares to Research Wins: Student Writing Simplified

Okay, imagine we’re sitting down, coffee in hand, and I’m just spilling everything I’ve learned about tackling those beastly research papers. Here’s how I’d tell you about it: Alright, so you know that feeling, right? That blank page just staring you down. And seriously, all the research you’ve done – it’s like a mountain of … Read more