Hello, my name is Ashtyn Britt! I am a twenty-one year old woman who is a writer hoping to inspire many through writing quotes, creative images, and other means of expressing themselves through writing. There have been a few times in my personal life when writing was the only outlet that I had to express myself when I had been facing very dark times. During such times, I felt like I had no voice or ability to figure out how to work through what I was thinking. The ability to even write in privately all the complicated emotions I felt as well as read of other’s pain helped me find a new light at the end of the tunnel. Words are everyone’s most powerful tool in anything and everything we do, so I want to use my powers for good. I want to inspire others the way that others have inspired me, through specifically quotes and writing prompts. It can be difficult to try to find inspiration on one’s own, which is why spreading such influence will be helpful. Another important part of The Golden Pen shall be the ability for writers to share their work if they choose so to help inspire others as well as receive constructive criticism. There will never be a perfect writer, but hopefully we can all help each other improve. The main purpose of this blog will be to primarily provide an open and safe space for writers to come together and inspire one another. I want to help others grow and manage through tough times to reach a better version of themselves. This can both apply to them as a writer, and as a person in general. It is my deepest hope that through this blog I am able to reach as many writers as possible.