Process

The Taklob. Top Story - November 2025.
Today is the day! I have roughly half of the book written, so I figured it’s time to share some excerpts so y’all know I’m not just blowing smoke up your asses about this book thing.
By Guia Nocon5 months ago in Writers
“Dear Writer, You’re Allowed to Rest”
You’re Allowed to Rest By[Ali Rehman] Dear Writer, I know you. I know the way your mind races faster than your hands can type. I know how you stare at the blinking cursor like it’s taunting you, whispering that you’re falling behind. I know that quiet panic in your chest when you haven’t written anything “worthwhile” for days — or weeks.
By Ali Rehman5 months ago in Writers
Let's Start With An Idea
So…Where do you get an idea from? It can come from anywhere. Let's start with a list. And don't be afraid to put titles of anime, comics, TV shows, movies, or even books. Heck, even put in random words if that works for you.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Writers
My Writing Online Goals for November 2025
I have accomplished quite a bit of goals for October. I was not expecting to achieve so many goals this time around, and I guess the spooky season was the right time for me to accomplish so many goals!
By Emy Quinn5 months ago in Writers
What Exactly Is "Cliche"?
The biggest problem you will have is the cliche problem. Far too many people will use it as an excuse to hate your writing, and so this needs to be discussed.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Writers
The Promise in the Rain. AI-Generated.
The sky was heavy that evening, filled with the scent of rain and memories. Ayaan stood under the same bus stop where, two years ago, he had last seen her — Mira.
By Yasin5 months ago in Writers
3 Tools I Use That Actually Maximize My Writing
Writing isn’t magic. It’s mostly sitting down with a few decent tools and convincing yourself that typing words counts as progress.
By João Pedro5 months ago in Writers
🧰 The Writer’s Toolbox:
If writing is both an art and a calling, then productivity is the scaffolding that holds it up—holding space for creativity, clarity, and the occasional spiral into chaos. Whether you’re a seasoned author, a hopeful NaNoWriMo participant, or a blogger looking to streamline your workflow, your tools can make or break your writing lifestyle.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Everything I've Ever Written is Regurgitated- And Yours Is Too!
Recently, I was flipping through facebook reels— yes, I’m old— when I saw an ad that caught my attention. On screen: colossal beasts with gleaming mechanical skeletons and ragged, battle-scarred hides stomped through a scorched wasteland, flanked by ragtag scavengers and grim-faced soldiers leveling rifles like it's their last stand.
By Sandor Szabo5 months ago in Writers
How I wonder 💭
I've loved, in a space that was free, but became too small— to breathe. I broke,
By Kiana Carda5 months ago in Writers
Published on Halloween!. Top Story - November 2025.
Submitting to publications is grueling enough as it is, it's chalk-filled with disappointment all on its own, you don't need to be adding your own self-inflicted wounds to the party. A writer can run out of body parts to absorb these blows.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile5 months ago in Writers
Time And Me
Introduction Sometimes people ask me how I do so much on Vocal, and in the Vocal Group I administer (and the others I support administratively) and I am not too sure.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers