Categoría: La vida de escritor
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Writing letters to myself
Finding your voice in writing involves listening to yourself, exploring unexpressed feelings, and creating honest narratives that connect with others’ experiences.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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Writing for everyone is how you reach no one
Critiques of the notion of writing solely for market trends, advocating for authenticity and originality in literature, which ultimately fosters deeper connections with readers.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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No one is qualified to start a novel
Writing begins with hope and confidence, but often leads to self-doubt and struggle throughout the creative process.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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Please stop editing the life out of your story
The essence of powerful writing lies in emotional resonance, not just technical perfection; stories should have a heartbeat beyond flawless grammar.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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Some of us were writers before we were brands
Indie authors often face assumptions that their primary goal is attention, yet true fulfillment stems from writing for passion, not recognition.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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Aren’t we all figuring it out?
The struggle of defining writing identity, valuing curiosity and range over market expectations and genre constraints.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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Everyone’s getting faster, dumber, and weirdly less human
People are increasingly relying on AI and tools for communication, leading to shallow expression, impatience, and a decline in deep thinking and patience.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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Capitalism told me to monetize my art, then sent an invoice
Indie publishing combines creativity with emotional challenges, revealing capitalism’s demands while fostering ownership and personal growth in creators.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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You’re not supposed to see me like this
Reflections on the struggle between writing with respectability versus authenticity, emphasizing that true connection stems from vulnerability and honesty in one’s writing.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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I see everything, good luck!
The writer creatively observes human behavior, using side-eye moments for character inspiration.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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Lazy or just philosophically opposed to capitalism? (Fun for the whole family!)
Let’s play a fun game of “diagnose your creative paralysis!” Spoiler: It’s probably burnout. Here’s how I (try) to cope when the words won’t come.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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Confessions of a chronically distracted editor
The author reflects on their tendency to edit narratives in real life, apologizing for their distractions while finding beauty in stories.
Montse “M.B” Benavides
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My royalty checks and I are in a situationship
Balancing the dream of full-time writing with unpredictable finances is challenging.
Montse “M.B” Benavides