and if i say this is a zero context hint about my next book? (not an actual writing snippet, just nico rosberg casually crashing out about lewis hamilton)

no one asked but this is my fav still from the manchild mv, as someone who has been told my entire life to just close my eyes and count sheep until i fall asleep wHEN I SIMPLY CANT

it’s may day eve, of course i’m thinking about this iconic sentence.

39 years ago, Filipinos marched to the streets of EDSA and demanded our freedom. May we never forget the people who paved the way there at the cost of their own lives. #EDSA39 #EdsaPeoplePower

my week is made i will carry this with me forever goODBYE

happy to announce that i have now entered my romcom era. make some noise for andy & eli—

sent in my revisions so this is me rn

I just saw the most beautiful edition of If We Were Villains

twin peaks invented color

an old but classic writing prompt—what if your characters had instagram accounts?

i adore this prompt because i love working on social media au's for #manilawip (thanks to @julibeewrites.bsky.social for the template!)✨ #writingcommunity #writingsky

hi, i'm nell and i'm a ya/na writer, law student, and journalist based in manila. you can find all my relevant links here dbbaranda.carrd.co or contact my agent, emily forney at bookends lit for any questions regarding my work.✨🤍
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