Watch me...drown in my own light,Watch me...darken my own skiesWatch me...lose touch of what is realWatch me...drown in this feeling- Ellena Soule, "Wolves" Sometimes I darken my own skies. I stumble and fall out of line. The days that are hardest for me are those in which I feel so very profoundly and wonder what's wrong with me. Pages in … Continue reading Facing the Wolves
Fiction
Writing to Our Fears
Are you strong enough to write to your own fears? If so how do you know? The answer often lies in the very first few words you write in your story. I’m not afraid to die. Not by losing myself in my hatred for my ex-boyfriend. Not by the sonic waves of the Swarm that … Continue reading Writing to Our Fears
Hope
While away from my blog, I feel absent, detached from my writing. Yet I'm also closer to those I love. It's an otherworldly trade-off, isn't it? https://soundcloud.com/ohthatkazuki/hope Writing lifts me up closer to the stars. It affirms the peace in me. May you find a similar peace within yourself. Breathe. Come alive. We're all floating in … Continue reading Hope
These Late Hours…Believe
This is a loose and somewhat trippy writer's update. If you're at all interested in young adult fiction, the apocalypse, chalk street art, or perhaps the most hypnotic and soul-stirring French electronic album released this year, then please, come right in. My writing thoughts have been warm, ephemeral, and oh so poignant. How else can … Continue reading These Late Hours…Believe
Aural Autumn: Tunings
Hey everyone! I'm so glad to announce that I am, in fact, going to keep sharing my favorite music with you all throughout the fall and winter. "Sounds of Summer" may be on hiatus, but "Aural Autumn" is here to fill that void. As you might expect, this is a series in which I'll talk … Continue reading Aural Autumn: Tunings
NaNoWriMo 2017 Countdown
Hey buddies! I apologize for being away from my blog for the past few days. Last week was a bit of a train wreck that I had to struggle to get through, but fortunately this week has been much better. Some highlights of the past few days include: Getting in a workout every day Having … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2017 Countdown
Sounds of Summer (The Final Entry for 2017): “Waves”
It's a bittersweet night! With autumn officially entering into the picture tomorrow, I decided that this will my last "Sounds of Summer" entry for 2017. It's been a wonderful four months of exploring unique genres and melodies that have inspired not only my creative writing, but also my passion for life. From "Endeavor" to "Resonance," … Continue reading Sounds of Summer (The Final Entry for 2017): “Waves”
Lessons to Practice #21: The Closing Line
Why, hello again! Welcome back to my blog, You New Adult Nostalgic. I'm really excited you're here, in this shared space of young adult musings and my "Lessons to Practice" posts. For those of you who are new, this series is my informal exploration of all kinds of writing topics, and ranges from suggestions I've … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #21: The Closing Line
Lessons to Practice #19: Organizing Principles and the Deepest of Themes
Hello and good evening! How is everyone doing tonight? I myself am feeling pretty phenomenal. Work, triathlon, Acro Yoga, and creative writing have all kept me sharp and cheerful this past week. I hope that all of you also have many accomplishments and experiences to revel in! Thematic elements of fiction can feel very subjective … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #19: Organizing Principles and the Deepest of Themes
Lessons to Practice #18: Blogging and Networking
Happy Tuesday to you, fellow bloggers. May you all continue to have a good week with plenty of time for your writing! Networking and blogging are perhaps the most difficult peripheral aspects of becoming a writer. Speaking from my own experience, it's challenging to establish a consistent and concentrated blogging platform, one that amasses a … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #18: Blogging and Networking
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