Photo by Bogdan Glisik on Unsplash “I’m hungry.” “It doesn’t matter. There’s nothing to eat.” “Well, I was just saying.” “And I’m only stating the obvious.” It was the same conversation that had occurred for the last ten days. After the fishing boat had caught fire after an engine malfunction, the lifeboat floated aimlessly, lost at sea, with … Continue reading September Creative Writing Challenge – Day 1: Lost at Sea
Author: jstarwriter85
September Creative Writing Challenge
Trigger Me
Working through negative cues while in treatment Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash I’ve been working in substance abuse counseling for the past two years. I never intended to go into substance abuse counseling — I just jumped into an opportunity that came up as I was preparing to leave my time-limited job at the university where I … Continue reading Trigger Me
One More Day in the Park
A Short Story Photo by Will Paterson on Unsplash Jake and I sat together on the bench almost every day in the park. He was reading a novel he had become deeply engrossed in, and I was his “couch” so-to-speak. He leaned against me as he read, and I peacefully soaked in his closeness while people-watching … Continue reading One More Day in the Park
Moving Past “I want…” and into “I am…”
Photo by Clever Visuals on Unsplash I usually try to have a writing craft book in my “currently reading” pile or bookshelf, and right now I’m reading DIY MFA by Gabriela Pereira. I’m really enjoying her writing style, and she presents her tips, tricks, and knowledge to her readers in an easy-to-follow way that allows readers … Continue reading Moving Past “I want…” and into “I am…”
Being Genuine in My Anxiety
Photo by Fernando @cferdo on Unsplash “I’m a counselor. I have to have it all together. Not just some of the time. All of the time.” “I’m a counselor. I need to be a role model for what it means to have stability in my mental health.” “I’m a counselor. It’s not ok to not be … Continue reading Being Genuine in My Anxiety
Magic Writing for Sale — Sold!
Valuable advice from my favorite author. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash There was a time in my life where I took a hiatus from writing, and after I reconnected with that part of myself that fell in love with writing in the first place, it was like I had to sweet-talk my muse into opening … Continue reading Magic Writing for Sale — Sold!
Silencing the Critic so the Muse can Shine
Photo by JOHN TOWNER on Unsplash “The scariest moment is always just before you start.” -Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft One of the worst feelings in the world for a writer is sitting at the desk with pen and paper ready or with the computer booted up only to stare blankly at … Continue reading Silencing the Critic so the Muse can Shine
What I Lost When I Started Writing
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily living, and it’s even easier to lose site of the important self-care practices that keep us motivated to tackle our next time-crunched day. The thought of adding one more daily routine to what seems like an unending stream … Continue reading What I Lost When I Started Writing
Jump-Starting July
Thomas I really considered naming this blog post "In Which I'm Still Terrible at Blogging," but I decided against that negativity and came up with a much more positive blog title. In actuality, it did make me laugh at myself, because my last blog entry was titled "In Which I'm Terrible at Blogging," and it … Continue reading Jump-Starting July
Joshua's Musings 