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Does Being OCD Help or Hinder My Writing?
Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with a mild obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I denied it; I was not crazy! OCD is an anxiety disorder. It involves frequent, intrusive thoughts, along with repetitive and ritualistic actions. There is a long list of symptoms. The main ones I exhibited, and, if I am honest with myself, still do to a certain degree, are:
By Calvin London3 days ago in Writers
How Much Does It Actually Cost to Self-Publish a Book? Here’s My Real Breakdown.
The moment someone discovers I self-published a book, they ask me the same question: "How much does it cost to self-publish a book?"
By Ellen Frances3 days ago in Writers
I Couldn't Write for 3 Weeks. Here's The One Thing That Got Me Unstuck.
Three weeks. Twenty-one days of staring at a blank screen. Of opening my laptop with good intentions and closing it an hour later with nothing written. Of telling myself "tomorrow will be different" and having tomorrow be exactly the same.
By Ellen Frances3 days ago in Writers
I use Inktober as a Writing Aid
If you are a writer reading this, you know just how hard it is to find content to write about. Oftentimes, we have writing groups that employ various methods such as word sprints to get that creativity flowing. However, I have been in many of these groups that died out due to the curse of inactivity. Another source we often use are writing prompt groups such as r/writingprompts on Reddit, but the very specific prompts on there can be limiting, or may not inspire creativity. There are plenty of other resources writers use to practice, but let me throw my personal resource out there: Inktober52.
By Callum Summers3 days ago in Writers
Twitch Channel Growth: Building a Professional Streaming Presence in 2026
Twitch Channel Growth and the Changing Nature of Streaming in 2026 Twitch channel growth in 2026 reflects a broader shift in how digital communities form and evolve. Streaming is no longer defined only by entertainment or technical skill. It has become a space where consistency, identity, and audience relationships shape visibility over time. As the platform matures, growth increasingly mirrors patterns seen in other long-form content ecosystems.
By Abbasi Publisher3 days ago in Writers
Ugly Drafts
The first version was ugly. Not charming-ugly. Not raw but promising. Just ugly. The sentences tripped over themselves. The opening didn’t know where it was going. The ending arrived too early, like a guest who misunderstood the invitation. I stared at the screen the way you look at a mirror under bad lighting—too honest, too exposed, impossible to ignore.
By LUNA EDITH3 days ago in Writers
Why Fleet Reliability Starts With FSG 25 Vehicular Equipment Components
Fleet reliability is often discussed at the vehicle level. But in reality, reliability begins with individual components, the parts that support movement, braking, steering, and load handling.
By Beckett Dowhan4 days ago in Writers
Why a Top Local SEO Agency India Questions Common Best SEO Services Claims?
I didn’t set out to question SEO claims. I was just trying to understand why my business kept getting attention without momentum.
By Jane Smith4 days ago in Writers
Writing About Writing: The Rainbow Trap. Top Story - February 2026.
The good thing about living in modern times is that LGBTQ representation in media is increasing. Not just in niche and Independant media, either, but also in mainstream media. Books, movies, TV shows, comics... they're finally catching on that LGBTQ+ people form a significant part of their audience, and deserve to see themselves on screen and in fiction, not just as victims in documentaries and true crime shows.
By Natasja Rose4 days ago in Writers
Why Custom Pop-Up Shops are The Future of Temporary Retail
The current retail environment needs more than traditional physical stores to achieve commercial success. The custom pop-up shop format has emerged as the premier option for brands which want to adapt their operations to shifting consumer behavior patterns from basic purchasing to experience-based shopping. The temporary retail spaces which use high-end design elements give businesses more flexibility to operate their stores while creating better customer experiences than permanent retail locations.
By Lara Buck4 days ago in Writers
When USCIS Questions a Degree in an Immigration Case
For many employment based immigration applicants, education is a central part of eligibility. When U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issues a Request for Evidence related to a degree, it can feel like the foundation of the case is being challenged. In most situations, however, the issue is not the degree itself, but how it is understood within a U.S. framework.
By Sheila Danzig4 days ago in Writers
Common Mistakes in Healthcare Data Analytics
Healthcare organizations invest heavily in analytics, yet many fail to realize its full value. The issue is rarely the lack of data — it’s how data analytics is implemented, interpreted, and operationalized. Avoiding common mistakes is critical for turning insights into real clinical and business impact.
By Lilly Scott4 days ago in Writers