This blog is for writing about writing. Here, I’ll post my tips, tricks, and trials as I strive toward becoming a published author.

Hello, my name is Ember. I’m a Creative Writing major, and I spent a lot of years learning to love writing and all of the hard work and delicious payoff it brings.

Why writing?

• Writing is release. It’s a way to get your thoughts, feelings, and ideas out of your head.
• Writing is creation. Have you ever thought to yourself, “Damn, I wish there was a book like this out there for me to read?” I think it all the time, and so I decided to write those books.
• Writing is fun! It’s also challenging, and a great way to keep your brain active.

And why share this with you?

• If you’re looking into writing creatively, whether it’s short stories, poetry, or a novel, my first goal is to let you know: you are not alone. There are lots of us out there doing the same thing.
• I’d like to hold myself accountable. By dragging readers into this I’m making my own writing goals public (which makes it harder for me to put them off!).
• I’m going to be tagging my posts for later reference for my own use. I plan to use this as a sort of go-to resource for my future writing.

And who knows? Maybe, just maybe, you’ll find something in here to take home with you and use in your own writing.

The best part is, this blog won’t be limited to just writing! I’ll be including other processes related to writing as a whole–whether that’s some self-care tips, recipes for writing snacks, art I’ve made for my works, ways to plot a novel, or anything else I think appropriate.

So, I hope you enjoy this blog!

– Ember