I guess I’ve been attempting to blog since 2009 and though my writing did gain some momentum since I got my first job, I still feel the need to have a home for all my write-ups. After attempting to do it everywhere – Blogspot, Posterous and even my own domain (Copylover.com), I know it’s time to get my act straight and streamline everything. During...

I’m far from a perfect Christian and I’ve learned early that it’s best not to tell people you are a follower of Christ if you have no plans on living His teachings. I have also always believed that Christianity demands the practice of utmost compassion and understanding towards other people, regardless of their religious belief, political stance,...

The root cause of major human problems can be traced to to the stupidity of our thought patterns. Our mental process, which sometimes skews to the delusional, impossible, absurd or off-tangent, when uncontrolled can lead us to situations that’s at it’s best is  unhealthy and unnecessary. Depression, anger, bitterness and stress, all can be a precursor to...

In my first blog post, I emphasized the problem of overthinking as an impediment to writing your first draft. The goal of writing is to write and the only way to come up with a draft is to actually pen something. There are a lot of great stories from people that we don’t read about not because they can’t write, but because of self-imposed limitations and...

The goal for perfection is both a blessing and a curse for any ambitious writer. Ernest Hemingway revised the ending of Farewell to Arms 39 times before he was satisfied. Asked for the reason on why it took him that long to finish it, he answered, “getting the words right.” Any writer who wishes to satisfy the littlest whims of her fancy to come up with...