About I.M.Nameless:
I was raised in Toronto, Ontario, where I’ve lived for almost my entire life. I earned my HBSc in Biology from the University of Toronto and am currently pursuing my master’s degree. Outside of creative writing, I’m also a certified medical writer, helping medical companies educate patients through clear and engaging content.
What inspires you to write?
Honestly? Life itself. The little moments, the big emotions, the things we struggle to put into words. Writing is my way of making sense of the world—of taking experiences, emotions, and ideas and turning them into something meaningful.
I also write because I know how much words can heal. I’ve had readers tell me that Sole Silence helped them process their own struggles, or that my poetry made them feel seen. That’s what keeps me going. Stories have a way of reaching people in ways we can’t always predict, and that’s what makes writing so special to me.
What authors do you read when you aren’t writing?
I’ve always admired Oscar Wilde—his wit, his storytelling, the way he could say so much with so few words. I’m also a huge fan of Eoin Colfer because his stories are so immersive and never rely on romance to carry them, which I find refreshing.
Beyond fiction, I love reading about philosophy and spirituality. Anything that challenges the way I think or offers a deeper perspective on life always draws me in.
Tell us about your writing process.
I’m a mix of a planner and a go-with-the-flow kind of writer. I like having a rough outline—a general roadmap of where the story is going—but once I start writing, I let the characters take the lead. Some of my best writing happens when I stop trying to control every detail and just follow where the story naturally wants to go.
For poetry, it’s different. I don’t outline at all. My poems usually come in bursts—sometimes fully formed, sometimes as scattered thoughts that I piece together later. Poetry, for me, is all about capturing a feeling in its rawest form, so I try not to overthink it.
For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters?
At the risk of sounding insane: Oh, all the time. My characters feel real to me, and I spend a lot of time in my head having silent conversations with them. I’ll be doing something completely unrelated—walking, cooking, trying to fall asleep—and suddenly, I’ll hear one of my characters say something, and I’ll have to stop and write it down. Sometimes I'll laugh randomly when they say something particularly funny. It sounds strange, but I think most writers do this. When you spend enough time creating a world, it starts to live in your mind in ways you don’t always expect.
What advice would you give other writers?
First and foremost—write what matters to you. Trends come and go, but your voice is what makes your writing special.
Take criticism with grace, but don’t let it shake your confidence. Not everyone will love what you write, and that’s okay. Even the most celebrated books have critics. The important thing is to keep improving and writing for the people who do connect with your work.
And finally—just keep going. There will be days when you hate everything you’ve written, and you’ll wonder if it’s even worth it. Push through that. Writing is a process, and not every draft will be perfect. What matters is that you keep showing up.
How did you decide how to publish your books?
I initially looked into traditional publishing but ultimately chose to self-publish because I wanted full creative control over my work. Self-publishing has given me the freedom to tell my stories the way I envision them.
For new authors, I’d say explore both options. Traditional publishing can provide industry support and a wider reach, but self-publishing allows for more flexibility. It depends on what matters most to you as a writer.
What do you think about the future of book publishing?
It’s changing fast. Self-publishing has made it possible for more voices to be heard, and I think that’s incredible. At the same time, AI, audiobooks, and digital platforms are reshaping the way people consume books. I think the future will be a mix of traditional and indie publishing, with more opportunities for writers to reach their audience in different ways.
The important thing is that stories will always matter—no matter how they’re delivered.
What genres do you write?: Fiction, YA, Poetry, Spiritual, Teen
What formats are your books in?: Both eBook and Print
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