Writing Forward in 2026

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Closing a Creative Year

 

As an author, New Year’s Eve isn’t about resolutions—it’s about assessment. 2025 taught me what works, what doesn’t, and where discipline beats inspiration every time. Some days the words flowed. Other days they had to be dragged onto the page. Both count. Finishing the year matters more than perfecting it. Stories grow when you show up consistently. As 2026 approaches, the goal stays simple: write clearer, edit harder, and respect the craft. New year, same commitment. The work continues—just with a cleaner slate and sharper focus.


Monday, December 29, 2025

The Author’s Desk: Writing in Public on TikTok

 

This is the author blog—just louder and faster. On TikTok, Narik Chase Studios pulls back the curtain on writing habits, failures, breakthroughs, and the reality of being a working author. No fake motivation, no overnight-success myths. If you’re a reader, writer, or both, subscribe on TikTok and support the work. Stories don’t appear—they’re forged.

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Thursday, December 25, 2025

Christmas Day Reflections


 For writers, Christmas Day isn’t for productivity—it’s for perspective. Think about what you created this year, what challenged you, and what stories still linger. In 2025, writing often feels like a race. Today is not. Today is about remembering why you started and trusting that the words will return when the time is right.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

A Writer’s Christmas Eve

 

For writers, Christmas Eve is a rare gift: a night without expectations. No deadlines. No word counts. Just reflection. In 2025, creativity moves fast, but tonight it can rest. Think about the stories you told this year—and the ones still waiting. You don’t have to write tonight. Sometimes the best thing an author can do is listen, observe, and let the mind quietly recharge.