Every day, we look around, searching for a secret recipe for something we ought to be doing.We search for the magic sauce to our writing.We wait for a path that is sure to take us to where we want to go with our writing. But there is trouble. We do not know where we want to go.What if there’s nowhere to go? What if all there is to the story is the story itself? That it is your expression. That the world is from you, but a world of its own that speaks to this world.Whatever it is, it is...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi , I’m so glad you’re here. Seriously, it means the world to me that you’ve trusted me with a little corner of your inbox. This newsletter is for you—a fellow writer who, like me, loves weaving words into poetry, short stories, and everything in between. But here’s the deal: I want this to feel like our space. A place where you find inspiration, opportunities, and maybe even that little nudge to keep writing when the blank page feels intimidating. Since I’m just starting out, I’d love to...
3 months ago • 1 min read
I set myself a challenge: write a poem every day for a week. But why? Because I love writing poetry, yet I struggled with consistency. I needed to create a habit of showing up. You can listen to the podcast episode here 👉 Buildwriting Podcast I Wrote a Poem EVERY DAY for a Week (INSANE Challenge!) The Simple Rules Minimum of 10 lines per poem Write every day by 8 pm No strict structure or theme requirements The Process Each day, I would sit down and write. Some days felt inspired, with the...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey fellow writer I stumbled upon two amazing writing challenges that I just had to share with you! If you’re looking to boost your creativity in 2024, these are perfect for you. 1. 12 Short Stories in 12 MonthsThis challenge is all about writing one short story every month. Whether you’re into thrillers, romance, or fantasy, it’s a great way to stretch your storytelling skills. Plus, you’ll get the chance to share your work and receive feedback from other writers. How cool is that?👉 [Check...
3 months ago • 1 min read
A Happy New Year to you. I am back All through February I will be working on these Goals. Goals Ten Lines of Poetry Daily Write a Short Story (1,500 to 8,000 words) It would be foolish to think that just setting these goals would make me write. I have to Include these goals into my routine. That is to allocate time for the task. In other words create a system for the goals. When In the evening 8:00 to 8:45 PM What The what is the goal itself. Ten Lines of Poetry Short Story Every Week Why I...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Stepping away from the meta to focus on the work itself Dear readers, I've been doing a review of this year, and something important has become clear: I've spent more time talking about the work I will do and giving advice on what I'm not doing than actually creating. Talking is cheap. Everybody talks. Anyone can talk. The real challenge—and what matters—is doing the actual work I've been talking about. It's easy to list excuses for why things didn't work out, why I didn't write. But I know...
4 months ago • 1 min read
We want to look busy. Its a form of status . The truth is being busy will not produce the result we desire. Being a writer there are so many tasks that look like work , Feel like work but its not the work that is required. Doing research on the past Nobel Prize Winning Writers Routines is exciting but Its Just another lie we tell ourselves that we will write better when we are inspired. When for some reason we happen to discover information that suddenly makes the writing process romantic....
5 months ago • 2 min read
Something is cooking. I am working on relaunching the blog for writers and readers of poetry and short stories. There are so many things in the pipeline that will be released from 1 December 2024. Some of the things include publishing opportunities for poetry and short prose amongst others In the meantime let me know what you would love to see. And what you are working on. Until next time, keep writing
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello everyone! It's Mechi here. I hope this newsletter finds you well. Whether you're reading or listening, I'm grateful for your continued engagement. Looking Ahead As we approach the end of November, I'd like to pose two important questions: What are you currently working on? What are your plans for 2025? An Honest Note I want to apologize for my inconsistency and absence. Moving forward, let me be transparent: I've learned that perfection isn't a prerequisite for progress. We learn by...
5 months ago • 1 min read