Jan 15Film Review of “Till”Till is a film about Emmett Till, the 14-year-old black boy who was brutally murdered by white men for whistling at a white woman in Mississippi in 1955. The real story is skewed, perhaps, but from my own reading, I didn’t think he whistled to intentionally flirt, as the film…Film Reviews4 min readFilm Reviews4 min read
Sep 4, 2022How to Develop an Intuitive Writing PracticeI thought about this concept randomly the other day and wanted to see if there’s more information out there about it. Because to me, it sounds like a really gentle, creative, and flowy way to write. Writing not by routines or goals (alone) but in line with your intuition. …Writing Tips4 min readWriting Tips4 min read
Aug 31, 2022Why You Should Write Today!Today I wanted to bring you some quickfire motivation to get writing. Some of these are silly or funny, but ALL of them are subjective. Don’t take them to be accusatory or rude! Why I should write today (and so should you!): Because I want to, deep down, I’m just…Motivation For Writers2 min readMotivation For Writers2 min read
Aug 29, 2022What to do when you’re too tired to writeFor two days now, I’ve felt too tired to write. It’s been justified after long days out. We all have those days. Some may say that the best thing to do is to power through. Sure, if that’s possible; go ahead. It depends on what you need. …Healthy Lifestyle4 min readHealthy Lifestyle4 min read
Aug 28, 2022How I’m Writing So Fast This SummerI started writing my new Young Adult Fantasy Dystopian novel on the 26th July. I am now (at the time of writing this) 20,000 words into the story. That’s 20,000 words written in just 10 days. (Now I’m on 55,500ish when this reaches you guys). I feel like I’m writing…How To Write Fast4 min readHow To Write Fast4 min read
Aug 24, 2022Affirmations and Meditation for Creative WritersI am a writer because I show up to write. My writing ability is not up for debate. I can and will enjoy myself when writing because it is something that brings joy and growth into my life. Writing is a state of freedom and creation. Each word I bring…Affirmations For Writers2 min readAffirmations For Writers2 min read
Aug 22, 2022Feeling Resistance When You Sit Down to Write?Sometimes when you sit down to write, you’re excited and ready to get words on the page. Other times, not so much. Here are some quick tips to get you writing when you’re feeling inner resistance! Get up and move your body instead; endorphins = energy and ideas Have a…Writing Advice2 min readWriting Advice2 min read
Aug 6, 2020How to Take Taking Care of Yourself SeriouslyWe’re all different with different needs and different ways of going after things that are important to us. But for many of us, taking care of ourselves is something we want (hopefully that’s all of us!) but we don’t take it seriously enough. First things first I’m writing this as a 25-year-old, diagnosed…Health4 min readHealth4 min read
Aug 6, 2020Black Beauty: thought piece on being seen as less beautifulNot black and beautiful. Not beautiful for a black person. Beautiful, end of sentence… Except in our society, that’s not the case. That’s what people say, if confronted, but it’s not what we’re shown day in, day out. And actions speak louder than words. My prom photos When I was 16 and was…Colorism6 min readColorism6 min read
Aug 6, 2020How to be an Ally*For those who don’t know, Allyship or being an “ally” isn’t just for the Black Lives Matter movement! We all can and should be allies to other communities, ones we’re not a part of. For example, myself as a cisgender female being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Or as…Allyship2 min readAllyship2 min read