Flashback Friday 📸 ➡️ ~ Writers' Conference

 The Writers’ Conference was just one of the many memorable events that happened this semester, but it definitely stood out. A bunch of speakers came in to talk to us about all sorts of writing—storyline development, comparing popular works of fiction, writing for blogs, and even podcast scripts. They showed us how each medium needs its own style and rhythm.

It wasn’t a “just sit and listen” kind of event either. We got to share our own writing experiences, toss around ideas, and ask questions. One of the more unexpected but fun parts was learning about writing for cartoons and scriptwriting for animation. It made me realize how much work goes into something we usually just watch without thinking about who’s behind it.

A personal highlight for me was meeting the writer of The Shift, a popular play performed by a theatre group he’s part of. As it turns out, he was also the host of the entire event—and an amazing one at that. He even told us he played a major role in the performance, taking on the character of The Silencer. Knowing that he not only wrote the story but also brought one of its most important characters to life on stage made the whole encounter even more inspiring.

Me and 'The Silencer'

On top of that, I met a lot of young writers like myself and even made some pretty good friends. Swapping stories, hearing about their projects, and just connecting over our shared love for writing made the day feel even more special.

Looking back, this conference was more than just an interesting day—it was the spark that pushed me to finally start this blog. Hearing people talk about writing in so many different forms, and seeing how stories can connect with people in totally different ways, made me want to try sharing my own thoughts and creations with the world.