These haunting portraits of an EMT grappling with invisible wounds give voice to the untold stories behind the sirens, where pain, duty, and silence collide.
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Writing Memoir in Scenes: Telling Mental Health Stories That Heal
Memoir writing is more than memory—it’s a journey of healing. By telling our mental health stories in scenes, we create connection, meaning, and transformation.
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Walking Through Fire: A Warrior’s Reflection for Mental Health Awareness Month
The first of May rises not just with spring’s fragile bloom but with the tremble of a war drum echoing deep within my chest. Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, and for those like me—those who wear their wounds beneath the skin …
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The Capitol’s Pages: Book Banning in Our Modern Panem
“Book banning is control disguised as protection. From the Index to today’s laws, the fight for FREADom is a battle for every generation.”
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The House of Glass — Memoir Opening Scene
A house built of glass, fragile as my childhood. Cracks spread with every argument, shaping the person I’d become. This is where my story begins.
Read More📝 NaPoWriMo Day 8: Ghazal – A Love Song
Today’s prompt was to try writing a ghazal, a traditional poetic form often used for love poems. Each couplet must stand on its own while repeating a refrain.
Read MoreWe Played Terribly
By @RWhiteAuthor Day 5 of NaPoWriMo prompt is inspired by musical notation, and particularly those little italicized –and often Italian – instructions you’ll find over the staves in sheet music, like con allegro or andante. First, pick a notation from the first column below. Then, pick …
Read MoreWhy I Am Not a Painter
By @RWhiteAuthor Day 3 Prompt: The American poet Frank O’Hara was an art critic and friend to numerous painters and poets In New York City in the 1950s and 60s. His poems feature a breezy, funny, conversational style. His poem “Why I Am Not a Painter” is …
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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 MoreAuthor Picks: The Stories, Sounds, and Scenes That Inspire Me
Music, movies, art, books, and video games—all of them weave into my writing in ways I never expected. Whether it’s the raw emotion of The Outsiders, the high-stakes action of a James Patterson novel, or the sweeping magic of Baldur’s Gate, my inspirations shape the stories I tell. And let’s not forget music—the soundtrack to my writing sessions. From 90s rock legends to country storytelling masters, the right song can make all the difference.
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