Category: Bold Banter
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Some days the story has to carry you
Writing often emerges from struggle, demanding presence rather than perfection, turning emotions into meaningful creation.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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My books contain terrible advice and honest feelings
Authors often hope readers don’t emulate their characters’ flawed choices, as stories expose personal values and questions, encouraging self-reflection rather than imitation of poor decisions.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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The to-do list can wait; I just had an idea
There are two versions of myself: one focused on productivity and the other drawn to spontaneous writing, revealing how procrastination can foster creativity and insight.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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You either defend your work or watch it get eaten alive
Confidence in your writing influences others’ perceptions; embrace your work’s value to avoid hesitation and allow personal growth through feedback.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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You’re reading too much into it, but it’s kinda turning me on
Let’s explores the nuanced relationship between fiction and personal experience, emphasizing that writing reflects both truth and transformation, while maintaining an element of distance from personal reality.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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No time for a warm-up. Get naked.
A cheeky guide to opening sentences that leave no mystery about who’s in charge.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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My pen is bigger than your… well, you know
The power of carefully crafted language over loud arguments, asserting that precise words can win disputes.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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Is that a Thesaurus in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
The essence of writing is selecting precise words that evoke emotion, creating vivid imagery without unnecessary complexity or pretentiousness.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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Every draft is a striptease of my mental state
Writing a draft is a personal journey, revealing layers from polite beginnings to chaotic honesty, culminating in an intimate, raw display of vulnerability and creative expression.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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He said I’m too intense… so I killed him
He said I was too intense—like that was a flaw, not a fire hazard warning. So I killed him. In fiction. On paper. Turns out, intensity makes great literature. Shame he couldn’t handle the sequel.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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I write for people who flirt like they have a god complex and commitment issues
There is an understanding through writing, reflecting the chaotic yet relatable nature of love and vulnerability.
Montse “M.B” Benavides