By @RWhiteAuthor 🌿 NaPoWriMo Day 13: Inspired by Donald Justice’s “There is a gold light in certain old paintings” Today’s poem explores memory, art, and the way moments—like brushstrokes—blur and echo in the mind. Following Justice’s self-invented form, each stanza holds six lines of twelve syllables. …
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Blaze – Creative Writing Using Symbolism
You don’t choose to be a firefighter. You don’t choose to be a hero.
It’s a fire that burns inside you. Like an ember lodged in your chest that never dies, no matter how hard you try to smother it…
In Blaze, Chase Bowdry runs into burning buildings not because he wants to—but because he can’t imagine being anyone else. When a fire threatens to consume a warehouse and the girl trapped inside, Chase is forced to confront what drives him: legacy, survival, and something deeper.
Not all fires destroy. Some reveal.
🔥 “He used to think the helmet made him who he was. But now, he knew the truth… He saw himself as a flame—not the kind that consumes. The kind that carries light.”
Read MoreNaPoWriMo Day 7 “Why I Am Not a Symphony”
Today’s NaPoWriMo prompt: Write a poem explaining why you are not a work of art. Mine? A chaotic self-portrait in sound. I am not a symphony.
Read MoreMarch of the Writers – Day 31: To Be Continued…
By @RWhiteAuthor As March comes to a close, so does this incredible journey through March of the Writers. For 31 days, we’ve explored our passions, reflected on our inspirations, shared our challenges, and celebrated our writing lives. Each day has been a new opportunity to …
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March of the Writers – Day 30: Wishlist
Every dream begins with a wish, and this year, mine is to finish my BA in English and Creative Writing and secure my spot in an MFA program. I’m working hard to gain financial aid and land an internship at W.W. Norton and Company, a stepping stone into the publishing world. This opportunity will shape my journey as a writer and educator.
Read MoreMarch of the Writers Day 18: The 3 Ps – Plotter, Pantser, or Plantser?
Writing is both an art and a science—sometimes, you need the blueprint; other times, you just need to run with it. I started as a Pantser, letting stories unfold naturally. Over time, I’ve learned the value of planning, especially in research-heavy projects. My poetry flows freely, but fiction demands structure. Now, I balance both—becoming a Plantser, blending plotting with spontaneous creativity.
Read More ✨ March of the Writers: Day 7 – Method to Madness ✨
Writing is a curious process, and every writer has their own method to the madness! My process involves starting with freewriting to spark ideas, using sticky notes to organize plot points, and reading my work aloud to catch hidden errors. How do you approach writing? Share your tips, tricks, and rituals in the comments and join the conversation on my blog!
Read MoreThe Journey of Introspection: Finding Light in the Shadows of Rejection
Rejection often feels like the end of a dream, but it can also be the start of a profound journey of introspection. By looking inward, I found strength, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose. Read on to explore how disappointment became a catalyst for growth.
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