Why I have trouble submitting work for publication…

Let's get real When it comes to submitting a piece of writing for publication, I am the worst. I fall into a perfectionist mindset when it comes to submitting my fiction writing to a program, paper, anything official. I feel as though every final draft is merely another draft so my work is never complete.…

Dear Introverts

Dear Introverts, You have hidden superpowers that the world is unaware of, and you need to learn to wield these abilities with confidence and pride. The Quiet Revolution is on the rise and whether you know you are an introvert or not, you are the key. As Susan Cain stated in her Introvert Manifesto, “the…

The Torment of Morongo (Part Two)

A Short Story: The Torment of Morongo (Part Two of Two) All Knight of Cups Reviews content belongs to the writer and credit should always be given to the original author. See Part One here! The sun has set behind the towering hills, it is time. Perched in a tree above the camp, her gaze…

The Torment of Morongo (Part One…)

A Short Story: The Torment of Morongo (Part One of Two) All Knight of Cups Reviews content belongs to the writer and credit should always be given to the original author. Running through the trees, her thin, silver braids shine with the light of the setting sun as they fly through the wind behind her.…

A Critical Thinking: Creative Writing

Mom, This quarter in my Intro to Creative Writing class we explored the objectives of Creative Writing for the community and the individual, and we attempted to define Creative Writing as a profession and a writer. You may be wondering what it is, what makes your daughter a writer, and why it is important to…

A Character Sketch: The Unveiling of Morongo

This is an assignment for my Intro to Creative Writing class. We are to create a sketch that introduces our character without just listing qualities. This version is a very rough draft, but as we edit in class I will update this version as well. Enjoy and let me know if you have any feedback!…

Cringe-y High School Throwback: Poetry 5 of 5

This is a set of two poems that I wrote for my Creative Writing class in October 2015. The last five poems are after our lessons on how to write poetry using syntax, meter, and structure. I have not changed a single thing in these pieces since I submitted them to my teacher. Cringe with…

Cringe-y High School Throwback: Poetry 4 of 5

This is a set of two poems that I wrote for my Creative Writing class in October 2015. The last five poems are after our lessons on how to write poetry using syntax, meter, and structure. I have not changed a single thing in these pieces since I submitted them to my teacher. Cringe with…

Cringe-y High School Throwback: Poetry 3 of 5

This is a set of two poems that I wrote for my Creative Writing class in October 2015. The first five poems of the ten required of me were done PREVIOUS to the lesson about poetry, and I had absolutely zero experience writing poetry.  The next five are after our lessons on how to write…

Cringe-y High School Throwback: Poetry 2 of 5

This is a set of two poems that I wrote for my Creative Writing class in October 2015. The first five poems of the ten required of me were done PREVIOUS to the lesson about poetry, and I had absolutely zero experience writing poetry. I have not changed a single thing in these pieces since…

Cringe-y High School Throwback: Poetry 1 of 5

This is a set of two poems that I wrote for my Creative Writing class in October 2015. The first five poems of the ten required of me were done PREVIOUS to the lesson about poetry, and I had absolutely zero experience writing poetry. I have not changed a single thing in these pieces since…

Cringe-y High School Throwback: Duvan Kumar

This is a short story I wrote for my Creative Writing class in September 2015. I have not touched a single thing on this piece since I submitted it to my teacher. Cringe with me and you have permission to express your opinion in the comments below, it's okay to be honest! Duvan Kumar Written…

Cringe-y High School Throwback: Dash of Color

This is a short story I wrote for my Creative Writing class in December 2015. I have not touched a single thing on this piece since I submitted it to my teacher and to an online teen magazine (I was rejected, now I see why!). Cringe with me and you have permission to express your…