a leap of faith: the last letter
What does taking a leap of faith look like to you? Take a second to close your eyes and dream up that future you want as a writer.
August's Theme:
Acceptance
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Mei-Mei Mijares
- Jul 20
- 11 min
So You Want to Be a Poet?
Becoming a poet is like becoming an adult; you become overwhelmed by the endless possibilities, and you have to learn the basics
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Jul 12
- 9 min
What's the Worst That Could Happen?
I needed people who would challenge me to be brave because I had never felt truly daring before I met them.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Jun 24
- 6 min
How Poetry Saved My Life - Interview with Mei-Mei Mijares
I want people to see that there are avenues for them to feel themselves and people will want to hear what they want to say.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Jun 22
- 7 min
How Poetry Saved My Life
Sometimes we’re not ready and we’ll bolt out of the room, but what if you stay? What if it works out? What if you find people who get you?
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Apr 20
- 5 min
30 Prompts for When You "Can't Write Poetry"
Throughout high school, I filled up several journals, read poetry books and performed in Poetry Out Loud. Poetry was my life until it wasn’t
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Mar 23
- 9 min
When You Fall Into the Tortured Artist Fiction
You can advocate for yourself and for others. It doesn’t matter how small the act is.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Mar 2
- 10 min
Healing the Tortured Artist (with Books)
Are you tired of identifying as “tortured?” Do you want to start treating yourself with the self-love you deserve?
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Jan 26
- 9 min
The Elephant in the Room Holding a Paintbrush Needs a Therapist
My pain does not make my art. I do. I make everything. I am not my emotions, my emotions are mine.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Dec 29, 2021
- 7 min
The Writer’s Curse (and Blessing)
If I had a quarter for every time someone told me that I have a lot of stuff, I could pay off my student loans.
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Nov 28, 2021
- 15 min
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Writer
To the Lost Writer: I like to think that I chose writing. Maybe it’s a mix of it choosing me, like the moment when Harry finds his wand....
Mei-Mei Mijares
- Sep 22, 2021
- 6 min
Vulnerability is a Strength
You have the power to affect someone. One. Whole. Life. All you have to do is give yourself the chance.
