My girl came home from nursery this week with a puzzle she had painted. As I matched up the colourful…
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Writing prompt: ‘The Way It Is’ by William Stafford
This New Year’s Eve gave me a memory that I’ll treasure – a lovely moment with my daughter. At the…
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Christmas songs are all around and those catchy tunes keep getting stuck in my head. So I thought I’d have…
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I’m fascinated by six-word stories. Telling an entire tale in so few words… it’s magical what we can do with…
Continue ReadingFinding Inspiration: Interview with Cheryl Moskowitz
I was delighted when Cheryl Moskowitz agreed to be the first guest in my Writers’ Insights series. I love her…
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When I first came across Ben Okri’s poem ‘The Core’, its words lifted me. They lit a spark inside me!…
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Updated: January 2021 Whether you want to fill a spare moment with a bit of creative fun, or need inspiration…
Continue ReadingHow to find writing ideas during an ordinary day
The world is a curious and wonderful place. It can be so easy to forget this during the bustle of…
Continue ReadingWriting prompts: 3 ways to use objects as inspiration
As writing prompts, objects can be great sources of inspiration. They can be everyday and extraordinary all at the same…
Continue ReadingHelp tackle poverty using words
Words can be fun and they can be a force for good. I’m thinking of a great word game from…
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