PinnedMember-onlyThe Yin and Yang of StoriesAn exploration of the duality of reading and writing — The day is fast drawing to a close. Tomorrow, which will never be in the present, is almost touchable. As I sit and begin to write, I realise that you are t/here with me. Yes, you. The exact time will be different but still, we share a moment. …Reading4 min readReading4 min read
PinnedUnlock Your Creativity and Conquer Writer’s Block ForeverA New Perspective for Writers to Work Around Any Blocks They Might Come Up Against — Have you ever considered how unhelpful the metaphor of writer’s block is? It’s a rather negative state to buy into, isn’t it? After all, when we attach to the present and accepted notion of this phrase, we buy into a state of not being able to write. …Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Nov 16Member-onlyTake a Standing Position & PirouetteThe blank screen is your undiscovered playground. Go Wild! — It always interests me how quickly my spurt of consistent writing peters out. So much so that the habit of consistently thinking about it takes over. Do you know what I mean? At first, I think I’m just having a small break. A break to research, to read and to gather my thoughts. This break then…Creativity4 min readCreativity4 min read
Published inthe Challenged·Nov 8Member-onlyI Don’t Miss You and Never WillGrief is a journey and it continues to teach me many lessons. — I lost my best friend in 2017 and there have been tears and smiles since she passed. This is my first post for The Challenged. In the month of November, there are 30 prompts. …Friendship2 min readFriendship2 min read
Oct 30Member-onlyEvery Second CountsLife lessons while watching The Bear Season 2 Episode 7 That moment when the penny drops and the bells go chiming inside you. Or better yet, when you see this in someone else and it reverberates so loudly you hear it too. That Aha! moment. An insight. A eureka. The…Stories3 min readStories3 min read
Oct 25Member-onlyReal-Life Problems of a Female WriterVirginia Woolf was right. You really do need a room of your own to write Sometimes I need to escape my everyday world and find a quiet space to hear my thoughts. It helps me write. Sometimes I have that space. Everyone else is either in their room, or better…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Oct 23Member-onlySecrets of Slowing Down: Embracing Life’s Serene PaceA Mother’s Teaching Moment — In a world that often rushes past us at breakneck speed, there’s a valuable lesson to be learned from an imaginary conversation between a mother and child. …Serenity5 min readSerenity5 min read
Oct 22Nothing is more important than loyal and evangelist readers for writers. Therefore, an investment in understanding the nature of our readers, finding them, and growing them methodically for advocacy is essential for freelance writers.8 Proven Tips to Build a Rock-Solid Reading Audience on Medium3.3K59Dr Mehmet YildizThis is the second article of yours I have read this morning, and I now have several tabs open to…This is the second article of yours I have read this morning, and I now have several tabs open to read even more. I have recently started my Medium journey and a passion for reading and writing has led me here. My lust for learning is leading me down some incredible rabbit holes. Turning this passion into an entrepreneurial journey is exciting so I have to thank you for your incredible generosity in sharing your findings. I think you have found another evangelist reader so your method definitely works. :)1 min read1 min read
Oct 19Member-onlyUnmasking My Inner Heroine: A Tale of Personal GrowthSometimes it's important to stop and take a good long look at yourself in the mirror and find out who you truly are — If you could step into the shoes of any fictional character for a day, who would you become? This question has been swirling in my mind, and I find myself pondering over the possibilities. It’s a challenging inquiry because the realm of fiction is teeming with fascinating, enigmatic, and extraordinary…Self Reflection4 min readSelf Reflection4 min read
Oct 18Member-onlyFrom Diapers to Hot Flashes: A Unique Menopause StoryThe Doctor’s Menopause Dilemma and Why It’s Way Past Time for Greater Awareness of Women’s Health — Today, folks, is World Menopause Awareness Day. Yes, you heard that right — there’s an entire day dedicated to bringing menopause into the spotlight. It’s been a thing since 2009, but yours truly here just got the memo. …World Menopause Day3 min readWorld Menopause Day3 min read
