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7 Writing Truths That Break You Before They Make You
If I knew yesterday what I know today, would it have changed anything?
Dec 5
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Idris Elijah
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Why Writer’s Block Happens--And How to Kill It Permanently
Writer’s block isn’t mysterious.
Dec 2
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Idris Elijah
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November 2025
How to Fix Almost Anything: The Simple 3-Step System Tech Pros Swear By
Most beginners don’t struggle because tech is hard.
Nov 28
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Idris Elijah
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The 7-Step Method I Use to Write Songs Even When I Feel Nothing
If you’re reading this, you probably care about music the same way I do—deeply, irrationally, almost spiritually.
Nov 25
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Idris Elijah
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You Don’t Need to Code to Break Into Tech--Here’s the Truth Nobody Told You
Most people assume “tech” means staring at code all day.
Nov 21
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Idris Elijah
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10 Hard Truths I Wish Someone Told Me When I Started Producing
Most beginner producers don’t fail because they’re untalented--they fail because they’re overwhelmed.
Nov 18
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Idris Elijah
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The Only Tech Stack Beginners Should Learn in 2026 (Everything Else Is a Trap)
Most beginners waste 6-18 months learning tools they don’t need, chasing hype they don’t understand, and avoiding the fundamentals that actually launch…
Nov 14
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Idris Elijah
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How to Write Melodies That Haunt the Heart (Quick And Dirty Edition)
Ever notice how some songs stay in your head for days--while others vanish after they end?
Nov 11
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Idris Elijah
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How Writers Actually Find Their Voice (Not What You’ve Been Told)
Every new writer is obsessed with “finding their voice.”
Nov 7
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Idris Elijah
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Netflix & Read: The Storytelling Exercise That’ll Make You a Better Writer
Stories shape everything--how we think, sell, love, and dream.
Nov 4
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Idris Elijah
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October 2025
The 5 Harry Potter Secrets That Made Me a Better Writer
The Harry Potter series of books is more than a magical tale about a boy learning to be a wizard.
Oct 31
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Idris Elijah
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Why the Most Successful People Stay Humble--And Keep Winning
Most people want to be great, but few are willing to be students.
Oct 28
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Idris Elijah
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