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Karinderya Love Songs: A Novel
Karinderya Love Songs: A Novel

"We learn our lessons through the broken shards we pick up, piece by piece, later, when everything is over and apologies are realized too late."

2022

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John Pucay
John Pucay

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About Me — John Pucay

I write about writing, culture, life, personal growth, and polyamory.

Jun 25, 2021
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About Me — John Pucay
About Me — John Pucay
Jun 25, 2021
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The Narrative Arc

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The Narrative Arc

Trying to Make a Living as an Artist

Pursuing art despite a financially-challenged background

Dec 28, 2023
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The author and his brother posing together with a troupe of musical cast members.
The author and his brother posing together with a troupe of musical cast members.
Dec 28, 2023
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The Narrative Arc

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The Narrative Arc

2 A.M. Walks Kept Me Sane in a Soulless 9–5

The world changes at 2 a.m.

Sep 7, 2023
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Person with face covered in hoodie walks alone at night with neon lights around them
Person with face covered in hoodie walks alone at night with neon lights around them
Sep 7, 2023
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The Narrative Arc

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The Narrative Arc

The Nuances of Having Multiple Partners

Polyamory is never about dating more people

Nov 15, 2023
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A polyamorous throuple: A guy and two women holding hands and hanging out at the park
A polyamorous throuple: A guy and two women holding hands and hanging out at the park
Nov 15, 2023
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New Writers Welcome

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New Writers Welcome

New Writers: Chasing an Audience is Killing Your Writing

Instead, take advantage of being unknown

2d ago
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New Writers: Chasing an Audience is Killing Your Writing
New Writers: Chasing an Audience is Killing Your Writing
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New Writers Welcome

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New Writers Welcome

4 Mistakes That Make New Writers Hard to Take Seriously

If you want readers to trust (and pay) you, edit these out of your writing

3d ago
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4 Mistakes That Make New Writers Hard to Take Seriously
4 Mistakes That Make New Writers Hard to Take Seriously
3d ago
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Write A Catalyst

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Write A Catalyst

How I Started Writing With No Audience and No Experience

Earning your first $100 from your writing is more important than you think

3d ago
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How I Started Writing With No Audience and No Experience
How I Started Writing With No Audience and No Experience
3d ago
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The Writing Cooperative

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The Writing Cooperative

Writing About Your Life Forces You to Face It

How being more self-aware in your stories makes readers pay attention

4d ago
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Writing About Your Life Forces You to Face It
Writing About Your Life Forces You to Face It
4d ago
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New Writers Welcome

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New Writers Welcome

Yes, Writers Can NOT Focus on Audience-Building (And Still Earn Well)

On enjoying the writing process while earning from it.

Apr 15
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A group of people standing in the snowy landscape of Iceland.
A group of people standing in the snowy landscape of Iceland.
Apr 15
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Write A Catalyst

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Write A Catalyst

Stop Writing Like You’re an Employee

The real reason you’re not getting reads

Apr 13
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Stop Writing Like You’re an Employee
Stop Writing Like You’re an Employee
Apr 13
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