Hello folx! Our store is open once again and we are so excited to be bringing you (what we think is) the perfect blend of chaotic and bookish! The main reason we opened the store back up was to showcase some creativity in a way that goes beyond the written word. And everyone loves aContinue reading “Our Store Is Open”
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Our Stories Still Matter
The world is going crazy and it feels like everything that makes us human (art, music, self-expression) is being burned at the stake or cast aside as we watch. We get it and yet, we here at the Circle believe that this is all the more reason to keep creating, keep reading, keep imagining. WeContinue reading “Our Stories Still Matter”
Be A Part of Our Next Anthology
If you follow us on social media, then you must know that we are gearing up for our next anthology. Once again, we are partnering with Inked In Gray Press to publish the anthology. If you are a woman of color writer that’s a part of our Discord community, then you already know all thereContinue reading “Be A Part of Our Next Anthology”
BHM Reading Challenge
It’s Black History Month! With everything going on in the world, reading can seem like a luxury, but we think that now is the perfect time to indulge in those “luxuries” that are really just a part of self-care and giving yourself a break from the worries and stresses of life. It’s 2025, chaos isContinue reading “BHM Reading Challenge”
In A Slump? Here Are Writing Prompts to Get You Thinking.
It is perfectly normal to get into a bit of a slump. Life gets complicated and tasks and responsibilities begin to pile onto your plate. That being said, we here at the Circle wanted to share some prompts that we’ve used in our monthly write-ins. Prompts: If you decide to try out one, or multiple,Continue reading “In A Slump? Here Are Writing Prompts to Get You Thinking.”
NaNoWriMo v. #FinishUrBookFall
Now that November is well under way, a lot of the writing community has been discussing NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and whether it is worth doing. For those unfamilar with the organization. It is a 501(c)3 that encourages people of all ages to try and see if they can write 50,000 words in 30Continue reading “NaNoWriMo v. #FinishUrBookFall”
Writing Platforms
If you’re a writer or looking to start writing, then you probably know how important it is to have writing software that can handle long projects such as novels, nonfiction, etc. And Microsoft Word and Google Docs don’t really cut it. After about 50 pages, Docs gets very wonky and after 150 Word can beContinue reading “Writing Platforms”
Accountability Partners
You have probably heard of accountability partners before. Usually in terms of making sure you do something whether it is work-related or self-care related, or something else. An accountability partner is someone who holds you to the promise that you made to yourself. So let’s say that your goal was to go to the gymContinue reading “Accountability Partners”
Ways To Get Through The Slump
Sometimes writing can be exhilarating. Other times, it can feel like you’re slogging through mud that’s knee-deep. Too many would-be writers have given up because they could not get over that hump. And too many stories have been forfeited because of it. That being said, here are five quick tips that may help you orContinue reading “Ways To Get Through The Slump”
Taking Breaks
You might be wondering what this blog post is about. And then again, perhaps you aren’t. I tried to make the title as clear-cut as possible but for many people those two words mean very different things. So, to reiterate, this is just a reminder of the importance of taking breaks, even as a writer.Continue reading “Taking Breaks”