Why I Write: Exploring Storytelling and Creativity
I’ve always loved writing. For me, putting pen to paper has forever been an opportunity to explore ideas, imagine new worlds, and connect with other people. Through fiction and non-fiction writing, science fiction, and poetry, I’ve discovered how storytelling can entertain, inspire, and educate.
Welcome to Read Write Geek, my blog where I share writing tips, thoughts on reading, and a journey into a realm of everything literary and etymological. If you’re interested in exploring writing craft, you’ve come to the right place.
Whether you’re a fellow writer, book lover, all-out nerd, or simply curious about how stories and other wordy works of imagination are formed, I hope the following entries here can inspire and provide practical insight into the creative process.
My Writing Journey
Developing Storytelling Skills & Creative Exploration
Even before I studied Creative Writing and Criminology at university, I was fascinated by narrative, character development, and the craft of storytelling. I liked playing with language and how stories employ imagination and critical insight to create entirely new realities.
I published nearly sixty Star Trek features for ScreenRant.com, and independently published my short poetry collection, Rhythmythical (although not in that order). (See my full portfolio here.) Volunteering with National Novel Writing Month and World Book Night gave me further opportunities to connect with other readers and writers, deepening my passion for community-focused writing initiatives and reinforcing a love for sharing stories.
Exploring Genres and Mediums
Writing Across Genres: Poetry, Fiction, & Non-Fiction
Poetry, for me, is a kind of playground. I get to bend rhythm, stack imagery, chase after metaphors that might extend or misbehave, and occasionally surprise myself with what I create. Fiction is different, it lets me build whole worlds and ask impossible questions, which can be both exhilarating and a little terrifying at times.
Non-fiction, on the other hand, demands discipline. It makes me slow down, research carefully, and explain things more straightforwardly (usually, while working to tight deadlines). And yet, each of these feeds into the others: my storytelling instincts sneak into articles, research threads through fiction, and the tricks I learn from poetry aid in sharpening my prose.
The overlap is exciting, and it’s the kind of thing I’ll be unpacking here on this blog: sharing what I’ve learned from exploring genres and voice, talking about inspiration and when it shows up (and when it doesn’t), and likely pointing you towards the books and ideas that keep me going.
Tip: Explore different genres and mediums to discover which techniques strengthen your own writing.
Why I Blog
Sharing Writing Tips & Creative Insights Through ‘Read Write Geek’
I want Read Write Geek to feel like a conversation. A shared space where we can swap skills, share hard-won lessons, and laugh at the creative chaos that comes with making things. I’ll be posting accessible writing advice, reflections on books and storytelling, and a few behind-the-scenes glimpses into my own creative process.
It’s about curiosity, encouragement, and all the weird-but-wonderful ways stories can occur. (And yes, let’s tackle writer’s block and procrastination spirals together, too.) I hope you’ll feel inspired to engage with stories in your own ways - by writing them, reading them, or just wandering through newly written worlds.
Starting this blog almost feels like opening a door to wonder, like stepping into a library at night with the shelves humming with life and possibility. I hope each of these posts sparks curiosity, offers a useful tip, or prompts you to realise your own manuscript-based magics.
So, if you write, read, or simply enjoy exploring new ideas, I’m glad you’ve landed here. I’ll be sharing my journey, lessons learned, and what inspires me along the way. And, I hope you’ll join in on the conversation through the comments, contact page, or social media. There are stories in all of us. Welcome.
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