As I share important thoughts in this post, most of what you will read are snapshots of my experiences in pursuing my passion career as a writer. Each person has unique reasons why he wants to write. And an important question that you need to answer for yourself is: “Why do I write?” or “Why…
Letter in a Bottle
For the first time, her husband allowed her to take a time off from taking care of their infant and house chores. Her life has always been restless and full of responsibilities because of the people relying on her strength and presence. Unmarried, she was the leader and provider for her parents and siblings. And…
Three Perspectives of Dream
A young boy new to their village decided to walk along the neighborhood, hoping that he will find new friends. On the first street, he met an old man with a staff and wearing a rugged hat. “What is your name?” The young boy asked. And the old man answered, “I won’t tell you my…
2nd Visit: The Old Knitter Speaks of Love
Synopsis: For the second time, the young lady visits the old woman knitter to learn something more as she promised on her first visit. This time, it is about love. This story is the continuation of the 1st Visit: The Old Knitter Speaks of Dream, Peace and Happiness. Read what happened on the first visit…
How to Start Writing: 4 Ways of Creative Process in Writing
Every writer has his own ways of crafting his imagination into words. Some writers work by creating an outline, while others are more comfortable writing spontaneously as thoughts flow in them. Before you start writing, you have to know first what creative process works for you. So, my first tip on writing is: Discover what…
1st Visit: The Old Knitter Speaks of Dream, Peace and Happiness
Rays of sunlight pass through the glass window of a small wooden house where the well-known old woman knitter lives. Every morning, she would sit on her wooden rocking chair placed beside the window and would knit all day. It is her favorite spot of the house because of the ecstatic energy that sunlight gives…
Darkness in the Pulpit
She glanced at herself for the last time in front an old wooden-framed full length mirror. It was a beautiful Monday morning, and she was quite convinced that she was all dressed up for the fellowship gathering in the church. Her one piece knee-length purple dress and sueded ballerina shoes always do the trick on her…
31, LIVING FREE & COURAGEOUSLY: My Quest to Becoming Who I Really Am, a Writer
My dear readers, This is a short story about my life that mostly revolved on my quest to embracing and living my personal legend — a writer. I was six years old when I knew that I wanted to become a writer. I would often write secretly in one corner of our house using the…
TAKING PHOTOS BEYOND COLORS & IMAGES: Julius Calzo’s inspiring story of his passion for photography
A creative person will always have a heart for imagination and creativity. Some can express it through one form of creative medium while others can channel it through different arts. Julius Calzo, before he became a fervent photographer that he is today, originally fell in love with arts and drawing during…
Manifesto of a Creative Person – [How we can fight our inner demons]
Everyone has demons inside of him. These demons may not look like a scary monster we see on movies but these are the ones that strongly scare and stop us from living the life we are meant to live. When I was just starting to write, there were three scenarios that I frequently find myself…