I started creating free book cover designs for aspiring authors on TikTok for one simple reason: I wanted to give something back to creatives chasing their dreams.

So many writers and artists are building something quietly. Late at night. On weekends. Between jobs, kids, and life.

Most of the writers reaching out to me were young teen writers with big dreams and limited resources. I didn't want my next favorite story to die because a young author didn't have resources to something my talent could help provide. It reminded me how fragile creative momentum can be.

Mentorship doesn’t have to be formal. Sometimes it’s just using what you know to open a door someone didn’t even realize was closed. This small project has filled me up more than I expected. And it’s reminded me why I create in the first place.

If you’ve made it through a few chapters of your own journey, I hope you’ll consider helping someone else write theirs.