This past year has been one of the busiest of my life—and not just in that it was busy, but in that I was busy with so many different things. Internships at film festivals, planning a book, working the Christmas rush in retail, writing said book, trying to learn to draw, moving from part-time student to full-time student.

But one thing that's remained consistent is that I've constantly been learning. I've learned so much this year—not least about my writing, about how I can improve, and about the world of publishing and writing professionally.

Life is a learning curve. Some bits are tough and some bits are easier. You're always learning. And I think that shows the mark of a good year.

Here's to the 2016 and all the new lessons I have yet to learn.