I have a show called the Sylvie Soul Writing Podcast. Every month I post new content, sometimes pertaining to writing, oftentimes relating to how creativity within fandom elevates our world. Lately I’ve been trying my hand at interviews. And while I’m no newbie, it’s the act of interviewing guests that still gets me to break […]
Category: My Writing
Actionable writing advice and tips that aspiring writers can use for motivation in their creative career and journey.
Expectations vs Reality
There’s a lot to be said about expectations. Just a week ago, I expected to have an enriching experience when I volunteered in a fashion show. I expected to have fun trying on fancy dresses and getting my makeup done. I was wrong on the latter but correct on the former; I learned a valuable […]
Ask the Right Questions
I had another topic in mind for this week, but I lost an entire day this weekend. Why did I lose a day? It’s because I volunteered to model at a fashion show at a Porsche dealership. Why was I modelling at a Porsche dealership? Search me. Chalk it up to my saying “yes” to […]
Starbucks Delivery and Why the Story Matters
Starbucks is launching a new service in which they deliver coffee directly to their consumers. I can see the positive implications of the service: office people, too busy to grab a morning coffee, can have their order delivered to them without ever having to leave the desk. But I think something is inherently loss when […]
How to Know When it’s Time to Pivot in Your Writing
I’ve struggled to write my manuscript lately. I started the idea for my YA novel last spring, and had a first draft by May. I took a break for several months, not returning to the project until early this year. Looking at it, I wasn’t satisfied with what I had written. Admittedly, I may have […]