#WriterAtHeart

[theonlynailah]

Mini Progress Report

Baby, reading back through these entries… whew. I can write ✍🏽. Sure, I use grammar tools and ChatGPT to tighten things up, but the voice? That’s all me.

Here’s a quick check-in on life lately:

Work So much has shifted since I was last here. I’ve got a new supervisor — and I think he’s more intimidated by me than he realizes 😌. It’s becoming clear: not having my Ph.D 🎓 is the one thing that might hold me back. Everyone around me sees that I’m ready for more leadership, and that’s because I didn’t learn it — I am it. I’m a wolf 🐺.

I went through the job search process for the Director of New Student Programming at SIUE — and I got the job. But I chose to stay. I thought a move was what I needed, but it wasn’t the right time. I would’ve been the first and only Black woman in that department, surrounded by all white colleagues. And I’m not trying to be the Ruby Bridges of my career path — especially not after just watching Sinners.

I leaned on my family, mentors, and close friends for advice 🫶🏽, but deep down I already knew the answer. It just felt good to be wanted. When I called to decline, the Vice Chancellor told me they’d wait for me if I needed time. That meant something. But this season with my sister? That’s something I’m not willing to trade 👯🏽‍♀️. (Side note: I did apply for Alexis’ old job in Student Activities — so we’ll see what life has in store 👀.)

Staying at UTA feels like it’s about to push me into something greater. I got the raise I said I wanted 💸, and now it’s time to get serious about my Ph.D apps.

Sometimes I hold back because of how people in my story might be perceived. I know the field is small, and politics are real — but honestly, sometimes that feels like an excuse. I’ve been disappointed by people I once admired, like RJ. I’m just being honest — that one still stings.

As I grow, I’m learning how to move on without always having to say everything out loud. I talk about everyone and everything else, sometimes so I don’t have to fully talk about me. That’s probably been my best-kept secret.

But here I am again — another night, writing it out. Hoping I knock a few more things off this list before the year ends 🗓️.

[ecartwright362]

In a world where conversations often drown out the subtleties of expression, I find my true voice in the written word. As a writer, I delve into the depths of imagination, crafting stories that resonate with emotion and intrigue. Each sentence I write is a testament to the power of introspection and creativity, inviting readers to explore new worlds and perspectives. Join me on this journey where silence speaks volumes, and the pages of my stories become windows into realms of wonder and discovery.

[heningsuryandari]

Coming Home to My Words

When Words Become Home: A Story of My PassionWhat are you passionate about? There’s something about sitting down with a cup of tea, the soft light of morning filtering through the window, and a quiet moment where the world feels just right. In those moments, I find myself returning to one thing that has always been a part of me — writing. It wasn’t always loud or obvious. My passion didn’t…

[theraysparks]

Let people talk to people about YOU! #theraysparks . . . @yourquoteapp . . #instagramwriters #quotestoliveby #quoteoftheday #writersofinstagram #inspiringquotes #motivationalquotes #writeratnight #writeratheart https://www.instagram.com/p/CSrs5ZQJSnB/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jwdreamsandvisions]

---Arise--- ---- From cave To sky Sand To flight Crawl To rooftop Streams To clouds Mud To moon From dust To bloom. #prosepoem #poetic #photoprompt #photopoetry #writeratheart #artsy #sunrise #create

[love-drunk-lesbian]

Everyday I come up with new things that press the tip of my pen to paper, every moment warrants a new perspective or a new view. Photographers capture that with a lens, painters with a brush and a canvas, doctors with their sharp instruments and high tech gadgets, and writers with an open heart, a deeper understanding for the world we all absorb everyday and a pen. An open mind brings new horizons and brand new thoughts to the forefront of that mind. I wonder what beautiful things can be created once a closed mind finally opens.. #poetry #books #keystomysoul #writeratheart #poetlife #justalittlefoodforthought #openyourmind #findyourendlesspossibilities #writeyourstory #createyourfuture #pillowthoughts #whiskeywordsandashovel #youonlylovemewhenimsuffering #goaskalice #milkandhoney #loveherwild #iwrotethisforyou #loveabookofpoems https://www.instagram.com/p/BygHTAfFuVGLOnVm1u03uQrmvE-GxNOr9MxoQc0/?igshid=syt9v4t39wgm

[thedarkplume]

💘 #writeratheart #someecards https://www.instagram.com/p/BwQFGhVlPZ0ZtCKeCKER44foLmi28dhBu1j8uI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cxg8muqy1ntp

[apoeticauthor]

Doing some writing today...it's long overdue #poetrynsip #writingnsip #poetryandsip #apoeticauthor #writeratheart #poet #author #poetryblogger #poetess

[rionebuys]

A little talent is a good thing to have if you want to be a writer. But the only real requirement is the ability to remember every scar. -Stephan King 🖋 #writersofinstagram #writer #amatureauthor #typewriter #writergirl #writerlife #writersmind #granstypewriter #quote #stephanking #vintage #talent #instalife #instamood #instadaily #instagramer #talent #passion #writinggoals #writeratheart #blessed #love #dreambig #dreamscometrue (at Pretoria, South Africa)

[thtsmackedpoet]

#throwbackspokenword #writeratheart #kexum #spokenwordpoetry #spokenword #hitm #wordsoffuryinbio

[like-bunnies]

Rules: attach 10 gifs from 10 of your favorite TV shows and then tag 10 people

Tagged by the marvelous @sneetchstar

I’m tagging @caedmonfaith @majestrixstormbringer @queenandani @avidbeader @writeratheart @rubducked @thymelady @havers-barbara @noisywastelandphilosopher @sleepymr

[ecartwright362]

In a world where conversations often drown out the subtleties of expression, I find my true voice in the written word. As a writer, I delve into the depths of imagination, crafting stories that resonate with emotion and intrigue. Each sentence I write is a testament to the power of introspection and creativity, inviting readers to explore new worlds and perspectives. Join me on this journey where silence speaks volumes, and the pages of my stories become windows into realms of wonder and discovery.

[ao3feed-choni]

by WriterAtHeart

Cheryl and Toni explore eachother

Words: 1404, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Riverdale (TV 2017)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/F

Characters: Cheryl Blossom, Toni Topaz, Betty Cooper mentioned, Veronica Lodge mentioned, Josie McCoy mentioned

Relationships: Cheryl Blossom/Toni Topaz

Additional Tags: Smut, Fingering, Lesbian Sex, Nipple Play

[theraysparks]

I believe grudges are to keep and visions are to spread.

[mblwrites]

Winnie the Pooh. • • So I found these gems today and just had to share them. I skimmed through them again, after many years, and just fell in love all over again. • • It amazes me how children’s book have the best and deepest life lessons. So simple and so direct, yet so true and impactful. • • Children’s books teach us and touch on so many important issues, that are still important for us to learn and keep in mind as adults. And they phrase them in the bestest, truest way possible. • • If I could, I would post the whole book, because it is filled with amazing quotes, but unfortunately I cannot. So I chose a few of my favorites to share with you. • • I encourage you to pick up the Tao of Pooh and re-read it (or read for the first time if you haven’t), because it has so much to say that is still very much relevant and accurate. • • • So how about you? Have you read Winnie the Pooh? What are your favorite quotes? Are there other children’s books you like? • • • • • • • • • • #bloggerscommunity #blogginglife #personalthoughts #lifethoughts #bestquotesever #bestquote #winniethepoohquotes #thetaoofpooh #lifelessonslearned #winniethepoohlifelessons #winniethepoohadvice #learningfromchildrensbooks #childrenbooksquotes #bookslifelessons #bookslover #books📚 #readbooks #readchildrensbooks #bookaddicts #bookaddiction #writeeveryday #alwayswriting #writeratheart❤️ (at Ma'ale Adummim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBs6kA5JKV5/?igshid=sawfm11dossk

[jwdreamsandvisions]

Sky This Morning With The Perception Of Human Nothing Compares As Photo Here Demonstrates. #photoprompt #prosepoem #poetic #writeratheart #artistic