Lately, I’ve been journaling before bed, and it’s been doing WONDERS for my mental health. I thought I’d share some of the prompts I’ve been using that have helped me shift my mindset.You won’t believe what a difference 15-30 minutes of writing can make to improve your mindset! Below are a few prompts to get…
Many poets throughout history have explored spiritual themes and incorporated spirituality into their work. Here are a few notable poets who are often associated with spirituality: 1. Rumi Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, commonly known as Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet and mystic. His poetry is deeply rooted in Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam.…
Reading or listening to poetry can profoundly impact creativity and enhance writing flow. Here are a few ways in which reading poetry can support your writing process: 1. Language and Imagery: Poetry often uses rich and evocative language, unique metaphors, and vivid imagery. By immersing yourself in the beauty and creativity of poetic language, you…
Writing can be a powerful tool for cultivating self-love and self-acceptance. Here are a few ways in which writing can support your journey toward self-love: 1. Self-Reflection: Writing allows you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and non-judgmental space. By journaling or writing about your feelings, you can better understand yourself,…
What is your idea of perfect happiness? Completing my last proof of my manuscript and submitting it for approval. What is your greatest fear? Finding typos in my work after publishing it. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Not being confident enough in my work. What is the trait you most deplore…
Most of my early days writing my first self-published poetry collection involved printing out the poems I was working on and taking a pen to them. I’d do this a thousand times in a single week. The finalized poems would be completely different from the originals and better. Spending time with your writing is incredibly…
It was a familiar fall day. The leaves had turned a burnt yellow and red. The sun was out–I almost didn’t need my thin jacket at all. We made sure to take the scenic route to Concord so that we could take it all in. Our first stop was Walden Pond, made famous by Henry…
This is my very first blog post. I’m excited! My name is Emily Curtis, and I’m a writer. I’ve considered myself a writer since high school. But to be truthful, I’m not always writing for pleasure. And that’s okay. Things change. You get busy, and you forget. And writers block is way too real. However,…
Let’s face it. Most of us spent the first few weeks of quarantine promising ourselves we’d stick to our workouts and goals but just ended up binge watching Tiger King on Netflix. No matter how hard we try, sticking to a plan during these times is hard. We have thousands of other things running through…
I was a junior in high school. The summer before school started, I had been reading a LOT of poetry–and writing a little too. So, I decided to take a Poetry Independent Study with one of my favorite high school English teachers, focusing on reading and analyzing poems. Just me, my teacher, and a big…