A few days ago, as I was in my office checking my email, I received a message from my Polish publisher that asked for the story behind the name of my debut young adult novel, This Is Why They Hate Us. To say this was the first time someone had voiced confusion about the connection […]
If your favorite thing to do is write, then why aren’t you writing? Think about how many words you’ve written, how many classes you have taken, how many chapters you could have if you only had started earlier…This is your passion! How hard can it be to type words onto a page? Just start! This […]
For a long time, I confined myself to one literary genre. I practiced poetry in a very concentrated, constricted manner that made me classify myself as such. And this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s powerful to know your strengths, to heighten your skills in a singular area as a means of becoming a master […]
Sophia Kriegel: And we’re back with the second entry in our Writers on Writers series! To refresh: I’m Sophia and I study Creative Writing at Emerson College where I focus mostly on creative nonfiction. Catherine Kenny: Hello everyone! I’m Catherine, and I study Creative Writing at New York University with a concentration in poetry and […]
It is a quiet night, and I am on a magical adventure. You (and my mom) may not think so, as I just look like a little kid “hiding” under the covers, with the glow of a flashlight exposing my secret. I am in my room, but in my mind I am in a castle. […]
I credit a great amount of my inspiration to pursue writing in a more serious manner to a TED Talk I watched in my junior year of high school. Olivia Gatwood, one of my favorite writers then and now, stands on the stage and presents “We find each other in the details”, a discussion about […]
If you are anything like me, your screen time is overshadowed with the incredible rabbithole that is Tiktok. Amongst the silly videos, trick shots, and music is what I deem to be the most sacred side of the app: Booktok. Booktok has grown to host your favorite authors, writers to look out for, and the […]
Sophia Kriegel: Hi!! I’m Sophia, I’m an intern at Voyage and a Creative Writing major at Emerson college. Catherine Kenny: And I’m Catherine (also an intern here at Voyage) and an English major at New York University! SK: I think I’ll start by saying, as I’ve gone through college and had to do more and […]
It’s a special thing to see the characters you created from an author’s decadent descriptions become tangible versions of themselves on the screen. Whether it’s television shows or movies, novels and literary works serve as the foundation for so many productions. The worlds etched into book pages become the blueprint for beloved shows, classic movies, […]
Your Writing is Your Brand As a writer, sometimes the only thing you feel like you control is- well, your writing. When it comes to creating a writer’s brand, it is important to follow your instincts and remember that your voice is the most important differentiating factor compared to others. We understand that branding and […]
As we find ourselves at the end of June, it’s important to remind ourselves and the rest of society that celebrating Pride and uplifting the queer community cannot be confined to a singular month. This notion must exist within the literary community as we make sure to write and read works that are diverse, inclusive, […]
School’s out! Happy Summer! It is easy to fall into a pattern of procrastination as a writer, especially when it comes to summer. The writing community here at Voyage is here to help you! Here are some tips and tricks to help make the most out of your summer. Start The hardest part is always […]