Inspired by life and experiences
How I always wanted, even for only 1 time in my life, to write a book!
Rewriting a 15-Year-Old Fiction Tale
“Often felt compelled to present an idealized version of ourselves. But after half a century of life, I’ve come to understand that introductions don’t require perfection; they merely need to be genuine.”
My name is Jakoba Romkes. For years, I was a reader—consuming the words of others to expand my world. But tucked away in the background of my life was a script I wrote 15 years ago. It was a story that waited quietly while I followed the standard patterns of life, education, and work.
Now, the wait is over.
I am currently reworking this manuscript, infusing it with the perspective and fresh tone that only life experience can provide. The book explores a universal struggle: how we get trapped in situations that make us feel dull, distracted, or caught in unnecessary drama. It is a guide—through storytelling—on how to shed the feelings we no longer need.
In my new creative flow, I learn how to write and erase. It is the process of removing the noise to find the truth underneath.
Experiences and personal space. Why people write?
Why am I writing this?
The Treasure of Returning
Years ago, I began this journey simply as a hobbyist passionate about writing—a dream carried quietly through a life mixed with theory, practice, travel, new languages, and uncontrolled choices. I grew up in unusual circumstances, left paths and patterns behind, forged new ones, and, in time, found my way back to my passioned goal: writing a book.
Now, with life more balanced and good memories as anchors, I work not for perfection but for joy and forward motion—removing obstacles, embracing the process, and sharing this creative flow with anyone interested.
Sometimes, the greatest treasures aren’t what we discover, but what we return to.
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Fragments of the script to rewrite….. for the book I am writing.
Adventure of Sorena
“Giving up all that felt like a leap into the deep, a jump without a parachute. The treasure hunters on the screen seemed so brave, so driven. Could she be that too? Or was her dream merely a fleeting fantasy, ignited by an engaging television program, that would dissolve as soon as the credits started to roll? The rain continued to patter steadily, a gentle but relentless reminder of the gray, everyday world outside her window”.
And:
“It was sweltering hot, but Sorena still felt satisfied with her choice of vacation. The company was nice. In the group, there were many different types of people. From young to old, alone or together. She could talk to everyone. She was having a great time. Curious as she was, she went inside a small café. It wasn’t very busy, but it was still early afternoon; many people rest at this hour of the day. She ordered a drink with lemon, which gave her a bit of refreshment. The man behind the bar noticed that she was curious about something and asked her if she had seen the city yet. Sorena turned bright red and felt a bit caught”.
Please take a moment to read my initial piece, “The Importance of Design: My Struggle with Crafting the Main Character for My Book,”
Which you can find on my Substack. “Writing emotions.”
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I am ‘building in public,’ sharing the raw, personal emotional process of rewriting the manuscript into a new future. Whether you are a creator yourself or someone looking to change your own ‘flow,’ I invite you to join me.
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