Tag: writing
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The Power of Music: How it moves me and fuels my writing
Music has a unique power that few other things in life possess. It can reach into our minds and emotions without warning, triggering feelings we didn’t even realize were waiting beneath the surface. A melody, a chord progression, or a single lyric can unlock memories, stir excitement, and awaken emotions that feel almost impossible to…
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What technology has done to modern writing: Good, Bad, or Both?
I am sure that a great deal has already been written about technology and its impact on writing. Yet this morning, as I sat staring at my unfinished, unedited manuscript, I found myself reflecting on how tools like Grammarly, or even something as basic as Microsoft Word, quietly help authors shape their stories. I also…
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The year in a nutshell: 2025
Pic source – Pixabay I have never been great with resolutions. I have never believed much in setting grand, sweeping goals at the start of the year. What I am good at, though, is tracking progress, examining what worked, understanding what didn’t, and making thoughtful plans to do better. Looking back, 2025 didn’t turn out…
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Is creativity a Gift or a Skill sharpened through practice?
Phrases like “gifted singer,” “gifted artist,” or “gifted storyteller” are often used to describe successful people—but I can’t help feeling that sometimes they serve as an excuse for those unwilling to put in the work, a way to mask the belief that talent is something you either have or don’t. These labels sound magical, almost…
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What do we really own as creative people?
Most of my recent articles have leaned into humour — because, frankly, humour is the only currency I seem to have in abundance while navigating the chaos of life. But today feels different. Today, I woke up with a heavy heart, the kind that sits on your chest like a stubborn tenant who refuses to…
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What’s the Similarity Between Riding a Taxi and Writing?
A comedy of detours, questionable directions, and existential fare meters. I can write just about anytime, anywhere. The second I’m out observing the world — checking out buildings and soaking up nature — my ideas start jumping around like they’ve had too much coffee. In classic Abracadabra (title of my log and podcast) fashion — where my brain pulls random ideas…
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Why my inbox thinks I’m a literary genius… but my sales don’t
Let’s be honest: every indie author — no matter how proudly “independent” we claim to be — has, at some point, fantasized about that magical email.You know the one. Subject: Congratulations! We want to represent you! Most of us wake up expecting this life-changing message from a publisher or literary agent… and what do we actually find in our…
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The Food we eat and the Words we write 🍲
A not-so-scientific study by a proud foodie about how our Eating habits shape our Creative voice. (Written with inspiration gathered from various articles — happy to credit sources upon request) Given how often I end up talking about food during my training sessions, it’s no secret that I am a certified foodie. Honestly, if I…
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SORRY ABOUT THAT, EH?
Welcome to Canada, Please Mind Your Dreams… and yes, that pun was totally intended. Finding humour in every situation — no matter how disastrous — is something I learnt from my father. The man had zero control over his laughter. None. My mother still tells the story of how he once burst into uncontrollable giggles…
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What Snow and Ice Can Teach You as an Author
Every now and then, the coach and facilitator in me takes over the author in me, and I start finding lessons hidden in everyday moments. Last night, as I went out for a walk after dinner, I noticed the snow slowly melting away. What remained were small, frozen smudges—patches that no longer softened under each…