So it's no secret that dealing with stress whilst hunting for work isn't easy. Aside from the obvious issues when hunting for work, dealing with stress and staying motivated can be a really difficult balance. I've been struggling to stay motivated in the last few weeks of my job hunt, and have found writing for myself more difficult than usual as well. However, I've been using a couple of methods to help combat stress and not give up, and since ... Read the Post...
Why Stephen King is My Hero and What makes him so Great
We all have heroes, icons, people who we look up to and who inspire us. One of my personal biggest heroes is Stephen King. Not only is King the 'King' of horror, but he's also been one of the Kings of my reading life since I was eleven. Stephen King has been one of the biggest influences on my own work, but his fortitude and personality have also made him one of my biggest heroes. One of the main reasons Stephen King is one of my biggest ... Read the Post...
Why I Keep Writing, Even When I Get Rejected and Don’t Want To
Most people have experienced rejection in their lives, and it isn't the best feeling. I started submitting stories just over a year ago, in June 2021, and have received over 150 rejections - not including the places I haven't heard back from - but I keep writing. I've been directly told that my writing is 'poor' from a magazine editor, but I keep writing. I've been told that my stories are 'bad', but I keep writing. So, stories are being ... Read the Post...