The Inquisitive Inkpot
Exploring Tales and the Art of Telling
Category: Perspectives
Taking a Break
Taking a break is usually hard for writers. I think it’s especially hard for bloggers, because taking a break means interrupting whatever publishing rhythm you had going. It was a tough call for me, but recently I have realized that is what I need… Continue Reading “Taking a Break”
Watching a Character Change
Watching people’s character change can be either delightful or utterly devastating. At its best, change can lead a person to a completely positive transformation, where their best qualities are ever more radiant and their inner demons are defeated. At its worst, change can turn… Continue Reading “Watching a Character Change”
Children as Props
What happens when lead characters have children? Obviously children can be compelling lead characters in literature and film. Just look at some of the most popular, longstanding works we know: The Chronicles of Narnia Harry Potter Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn Charlotte’s Web Anne… Continue Reading “Children as Props”
A Blogging Milestone: the 100th Post
Two years ago, the term “blogging milestone” seemed ridiculous—even pretentious. The last blogging milestone I made a post about was the 30th one, in February of 2020, which was more like an announcement of The Inquisitive Inkpot’s identity shift. I don’t think even after… Continue Reading “A Blogging Milestone: the 100th Post”
Nature has Drama Too
Nature can be equally refreshing and entertaining—as I was recently reminded. Going for walks in nature is one of my go-to introvert activities, in which I can leave behind all technology, obligation, and mandatory sitting. (Side note: it perpetually frustrates me how sitting is… Continue Reading “Nature has Drama Too”
Remembering on Memorial Day
Last Memorial Day gave me an experience I will never forget. It all began with a story I had recorded prior to Memorial Day for the national radio program Our American Stories. The piece featured my boss, an ex-marine, telling the incredible story of… Continue Reading “Remembering on Memorial Day”
Unforgivable Character Flaws
Character flaws. We can’t deny them. Nor can we fix them in other people. Sure, we can work on tackling our own character flaws and mitigating their expressions, but we will never eradicate them this side of eternity. While we shouldn’t cherish our character… Continue Reading “Unforgivable Character Flaws”
The Lies Stories Make Us Believe
In life, we will believe many lies. Some of these lies originate with our own flawed perspectives. Some are pushed on us by others we trust. Others are sold to us through the vast web of media that comprises much of our life experience.… Continue Reading “The Lies Stories Make Us Believe”
Finding your Focus
Focus is something many of us lack. There’s plenty of kinds of focus. Focus in the sense of your actual attention span, focus in your work ethic, focus in your monetary investments, and focus in where you direct your free time. We live in… Continue Reading “Finding your Focus”
On the Fear of Change
The fear of change is a two-sided coin. As someone who has always had a fear of change, I often assumed that my reason for wanting things to stay the same was because the alternative must be worse. If I switch schools, I won’t… Continue Reading “On the Fear of Change”
