My book is now on sale! Hello everyone! This time, I’m sharing a piece that I’ve had in mind ever since I started writing regularly a few years ago. Like many of you, I have been passionate about reading and writing ever since childhood. Although life can be busy and tiring, preventing us from making these activities part of our daily routine, we realise when we do find the time for them that they make us feel lighter, more at ease, and more fulfilled. Sometimes, we want to t

The Digital Aesthetic of an Old Style Historically, becoming a writer meant immersing oneself in one's inner world. In other words, it was a way of life and a state of mind rather than merely a profession or a means of self-promotion. This is evident from the fact that writers of earlier eras spent years producing works across various genres and literary forms, forming literary societies, and allowing their attitudes to permeate every aspect of their lives. Clearly, this is n

No matter how much we love writing, we all get fed up with it from time to time. This feeling can become overwhelming when we can’t think of a good plot or are worried that our writing won't be appreciated. I find this perfectly understandable. After all, even the most celebrated writers have experienced the same challenges at some point in their careers. Many of them struggled to get their books published or to achieve the success they’d dreamed of. Sometimes this took a lon

As is my custom, there are certain things I make a point of doing every year. You've probably thought of some of the things you do yourself. I wanted to talk about one of those things that I’ve carried out with great enthusiasm this year. It's the longest-standing promise I've made to myself, and it's one of the most beautiful gifts I've given myself. Perhaps this post will inspire you to experience something similar. I’m going to show you a method that stretches from the pre

The Value of Labour in the Digital Age The clash between artistic creation and artificial intelligence shows no sign of abating. AI is everywhere we turn and has become a real headache. This is not so much due to the contributions that AI tools make to our daily lives, but rather the effects they have behind the scenes. Funded and invested in by global giants, this sector has become a vast financial ocean. The countries and companies that have staked their futures on AI and a

The underlying factors in exemplary characters In my view, it is more challenging to create an evil character who creates obstacles (an antagonist or villain) than a hero (protagonist). This is because, as the script takes shape, it is built around certain events and characters — these are the key elements. Supporting elements are arranged, when necessary, to contrast with what already exists. In other words, it is essential to fit the piece into the right slot and choose the

Our lives are divided into distinct periods of time. At certain intervals, we either sleep or devote time to our own interests and hobbies. Broadly speaking, life can be divided into three parts. But what about the places where we spend our lives? Here, too, there are generally three categories. The first is our comfort zone: our home. The second is the place where we fulfil our responsibilities or obligations, such as our workplace or educational institution. The third is ou

Although only two months have passed, we are beginning the year with horror. Having previously mentioned the Epstein files and the Doomsday Clock , we are now poised to address the question, “What could possibly be worse?” A recent example of this is the attack launched against Iran in Israel's interests. Ultimately, however, we know that there are no winners in war, and it is always civilians who suffer. Strangely enough, some people seek temporary gains. They take advantage

The clothing of the envelope, the ornament on it, and the reverence shown during the meeting We have entered a phase of life where we think twice before doing the things we love. Aside from necessities, we have developed a deep-seated reluctance towards responsibilities and enjoyable activities. It's as if it's a by-product of not finding reward in our efforts. However, we also know that nothing quite compares to the satisfaction of completing, solving or creating something.

When we consciously browse social media rather than mindlessly scrolling through news feeds, we realise that the content is jumbled. There are intertwined situations. These are difficult to grasp at first because they conform to an increasingly accepted structure. The local values and cultural elements of countries are sometimes the subject of jokes or irrelevant content. Although it is difficult to reconcile the two, people get used to it over time. But how healthy is this f

Some authors kill off their characters. Sometimes it's sudden, sometimes it's drawn out, and sometimes it's so unexpected that we can't believe it when we turn the page. But why do they do it? Why create a character with so much effort, make us love them, and then kill them with a bullet, a knife or simply leave them to die a silent death? While writing another story, I thought about this topic and wanted to share my thoughts. There is no single sentence that can sum up the r

On 27 January 2026, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists  issued a statement about the risk of human extinction. Based on their analysis of global events, scientific data and political developments, the outlook was not promising. While rewriting an article from exactly one year ago, the publication of the Epstein documents (only a portion of them) sent a chill down everyone's spine. Once again, it is clear to humanity why the Doomsday Clock has been moved forward. Friends wh

Learn from the experts We all used to have huge encyclopaedias at home. Now, they are probably gathering dust in a box somewhere, long forgotten. The internet has, of course, replaced them. As we all know, using the internet was difficult at first. Moreover, the information we found was often repetitive. Back then, libraries were frequently used for basic information searches (and still are). However, there was an initiative that went beyond this. It was a leap forward in lea

I don't know when you last went to the cinema, but I imagine that most of us, like me, haven't been for quite some time. As we know, the online world has long since made the concept of going to the cinema obsolete thanks to the convenience and affordability of watching films at home. However, the real reason lies in what is shown on the silver screen itself. Works that lack appeal and are captive to various forms of political propaganda no longer draw in large audiences as th

The Effect of Aesthetic Perception on Books Over Time In the twenty-first century, capitalism is everywhere. It shapes our lives. We cannot help but see its traces in literature. This is not a one-sided process, of course. The buyer/reader is as important as the seller. Those whose desire to possess something drives them to extremes are defeated, and when they become the majority, new norms are established. Styles are defined and new creations emerge. This is most notably ach

Or should we have said 813? Towards the end of the year, I did something crazy. I dusted and rearranged the books in my bookcase. This gave them the maintenance they hadn't had in a long time and allowed me to rearrange them, creating a new visual appeal. It definitely changed the whole atmosphere of the room. However, as I began, I asked myself a question that everyone has asked themselves several times: “How should I arrange these?” Once I had found an order that made sense

From Here to There: What has been written, read and produced? As the end of the year approaches, we turn to statistics. Reflecting on the year helps us to relive those moments and experience the associated emotions again, which is valuable. Moreover, examining our work both before and after provides us with the opportunity to give more informed feedback and evaluations, which will hopefully motivate us for the new period. As I write regularly, I wanted to review my work this

Are the things we read and write getting shorter and shorter? Or is that just our imagination? Our daily consumption certainly seems to be accelerating. This is evident in the entertainment tools we use and the activities we choose in our spare time. Take the songs we listen to, for example. Many are produced to be short or to have repetitive choruses. Fast, energetic genres such as rap and hip-hop are becoming increasingly popular. I won't discuss scrolling through videos on

The Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the Booker Prize, the Nebula Award and the Hugo Award... Each is a prestigious award given in a different field. The process by which most of them are awarded remains shrouded in mystery. Yet these tangible symbols of success undoubtedly give their recipients a significant advantage. In literature, for example... They make authors more recognisable, sought-after and famous. Interview requests come one after another, and dates are set for b

2026 Public Domain Arrivals January 1st is approaching! No, I'm not talking about New Year's Day, but World Public Domain Day! As I did last year, I have researched which works will become freely available to everyone in 2026. Which films, books, comic book characters and pieces of music will now be available for public use? Those who want detailed information can find the link to last year's article here . I invite you to take a look. I have tried to explain the process conc