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creative writing
Creative writing is where control loosens and instinct takes over—where ideas are shaped through voice, tension, and rhythm rather than rules alone. These posts explore the craft of storytelling, from first spark to final line, and the decisions that turn imagination into something that feels real.
Choosing Aged Cats Over Kittens
Why choose an adult cat over a kitten? For me, personality matters more than cuteness. Sharkey and Levi arrived as shelter cats, became family, and quietly accompanied the writing of SEETHINGS—sleeping on my desk, squeezing behind me on my chair, and softening the darker places explored in my fiction.
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Why Some People Prefer Thunderstorms to Sunshine
Why do some people prefer thunderstorms to sunshine? The answer may involve sensory comfort, personality, emotional alignment and the appeal of structured chaos. Storms offer intensity without social pressure, creating an experience that feels dramatic, immersive and strangely calming while remaining safely observed from a distance.
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I Sent My Friend To The Top of My Yacht’s Mast Because I’m Scared of Heights
I’m afraid of heights, so when my yacht’s masthead light failed, I sent my boastful mate Graham up instead—at least in fiction. Climbing a mast takes skill, nerve and trust, especially when every movement below becomes a sweeping arc above. That’s why yachties should never underestimate the risk involved.
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Stop Hounding Me Soundcloud! I Was Only Looking!
The author expresses disappointment with SoundCloud’s podcasting capabilities, feeling the platform lacks understanding of speech-focused audio. After initial enthusiasm, they found minimal audience engagement while achieving better results on other platforms like Spotify and Apple. The author’s experience underscores SoundCloud’s shortcomings for podcasters despite its commendable features for musicians.
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I’m a Nyctophile: Why I Feel More Like Myself at Night
A nyctophile is someone drawn to night, darkness, and the freedom that arrives after sunset. But this is not just a definition. It is about feeling calmer, clearer, and more honest when the world goes quiet — when the careful daytime voice fades and the private self begins to speak.
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A Tipsy Toast to Human Advancements — Until the Beast Speaks!
Alcohol has long stood beside human progress, creativity, and bad decisions. But beneath the laughter sits a darker question: does drinking distort truth, or reveal it? If alcohol loosens the inner beast, then civility may be less natural than we think — and humanity may be in deep trouble.
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How Many Anonymous Fans Are Taking In Your Content Via RSS?
RSS can hide more readers than a website owner realises. This piece looks at anonymous subscribers, unseen downloads, stripped-back feeds, and the strange discovery that people may be reading your work regularly without appearing in your usual stats, comments, emails, or subscriber lists.
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