The Write Way
A writing blog.
The Comfort of Other Worlds
Fantasy, in this sense, isn’t escapism—it’s translation. A monster becomes fear. A quest becomes survival. A ruined kingdom becomes a society trying, and sometimes failing, to rebuild.
The Days That Still Count
“Show up even when you’re tired. Even if you have a C+ day, that still counts.”
Eggs, Endings, and Other Drafts That Linger
Some stories arrive fully formed. Others lodge quietly in the body, impossible to shed. They wait until we have the perspective—or the courage—to finish them.
Escaping the Black Swan Mindset
Here’s the truth: I don’t want to be Natalie Portman’s ballerina, lying there radiant but bleeding out. I don’t want writing—or life—to kill me in the name of being “perfect.”
World-Building Beyond the Page: Why “Where” Isn’t Enough
When most people hear the word world-building, they imagine elaborate maps, sprawling kingdoms, or distant planets. But creating a fully realized world isn’t exclusive to fantasy and science fiction. At its core, world-building is about understanding why your characters exist in their specific environment. It’s about giving your setting a sense of purpose and depth so that it directly influences your characters’ behavior and choices.
Exploring Genre with Short Stories
Whether it's the suspenseful twists of a thriller, the imaginative world-building of fantasy, or the emotional depth of literary fiction, each genre challenges you to adopt new techniques and perspectives.