Tag Archives: creative-writing

Unbroken

by Valerie Denay Staton I have walked through thunder, let rain write stories on my skin. Felt the ache of heavy stones, linger in my bones. Still—I am standing. Every scar became a furrow and every tear, a seed. What tried to bury me only taught me how to push through the dirt. Push throughContinue reading “Unbroken”

The Shape of Us

by Valerie Denay Staton I never met you before and yet I found you in the spaces I did not know were void. The rooms inside me were unlit. Untouched. As quiet as forgotten prayers. You did not knock, nor did you speak. You simply arrived – and everything I’d learned to live without tookContinue reading “The Shape of Us”

The Whippoorwill

By Valerie Denay Staton In the dark of night, the whippoorwill cries as it flitters beneath the night’s blue sky. Master of camouflage, heard, seldom seen, is searching for woodland insects to glean. Whippoorwill! Whippoorwill! The nightjar trills, as it glowers and swoops, down for the kill. Insects traversing the forest take heed. For theContinue reading “The Whippoorwill”

Time Management Strategies for Authors

As an author, time is precious therefore prioritization of tasks is extremely important. A to-do list or productivity app will organize tasks allowing you to focus on crucial matters first. One should treat his/her writing time as if an appointment. Schedule specific hours in the day to write. If possible write during times when youContinue reading “Time Management Strategies for Authors”

The Transformative Journey of Writing

Writing is more than just putting words on a page; it is an intricate journey that intertwines creativity, discipline, and self-discovery. For many, the act of writing can evoke a myriad of emotions, ranging from joy and catharsis to frustration and vulnerability. Every writing journey begins with a spark—a moment of inspiration that ignites theContinue reading “The Transformative Journey of Writing”