Writer Essentials

After years of doomscrolling and passive consumption, I realized I wasn’t engaging with art—I was escaping from boredom. This post explores how I’ve been retraining my attention, reigniting critical thinking, and learning to meet good storytelling halfway. From analyzing film to letting myself rest without guilt, this is about reclaiming my relationship with art, one intentional choice at a time.

Podcasts are my go-to creative fuel. Here are my top writing-related shows that keep me inspired, informed, and grounded. 🎧📝

These YouTube channels completely transformed my writing and worldbuilding—check them out if you want your worlds to feel real!

Need tools, templates, and access to publishing pros? Reedsy is the writer’s toolkit I wish I’d found sooner—and still use today.

Self-publishing? Use Vellum. It’s the formatting tool that makes your book look polished, professional, and ready to publish.