Category Archives: Blogging

WordPress Blog Migration Part 3

Recently, I have talked about WordPress Blog Migration a fair bit. I have moved away from WordPress.com, and I am now on the self-hosted version, WordPress.org. As I have mentioned previously, I am on a learning curve. Existing followers of the site may have noticed glitchy behavior from my site, and I am hoping thatContinueContinue reading “WordPress Blog Migration Part 3”

Self-Hosting With WordPress: What You Need To Know

My site has now moved from wordpress.com and I am now self-hosting with wordpress.org. I have learnt a few things, which I will share for any other bloggers who are interested in making the switch over to self-hosted!

au revoir wordpress.com?

I’ve been giving some serious consideration to moving this blog to a self-hosted platform and saying au revoir to the hosted WordPress.com. There is quite a lot I’d like to upgrade on the page, and the wordpress.com options are not very cost-effective. I am concerned though that I have built up quite a following usingContinueContinue reading “au revoir wordpress.com?”

Submissions- We Need You!

The Finest Example needs your help! We need POETRY We need FICTION of all lengths! We need ART And we need Non Fiction articles about anything else! If you have a piece that you’d like to submit, we’re happy to receive it. The new email address for submissions is : [email protected]

Submissions Wanted for A New Site- Who’s In?

I am toying with an idea. It’s not the most original idea in the world, I want to create and curate a new site for writers and artists. I want to fill it with great works and make sure that the original writer gets the credit for it. Submissions are wanted! The idea is toContinueContinue reading “Submissions Wanted for A New Site- Who’s In?”

The Albums Etched In To My Soul

There are albums that I know better than my own mind. That’s probably not that bold a statement, because anyone who knows me well could probably tell you more about my mind than me… I am sure we all have these amazing collections of music which we know word-for-word and beat-for-beat. We know every riseContinueContinue reading “The Albums Etched In To My Soul”

Now That’s What I Call Politics! A 2019 Election Mixtape

For those suffering from the electoral blues and those who want to eradicate a different kind of blue from the houses of parliament, here is the definitive UK election playlist to warm the hearts of those who are bored to tears by the whole millennia-spanning saga.

The 30 Day Writing Challenge- A Review

Follow my blog with Bloglovin So, it took more than 30 days as some days were missed, but I managed 30 days and had some lovely feedback from many of the entries. Thank you to everyone who liked, commented, or even shared any of my pieces. If you missed any, go check them all outContinueContinue reading “The 30 Day Writing Challenge- A Review”

Writing Collaboration #1 – The World On Your Plate

From field to mouth we thoughtlessly consume. Everything arrives at us pre-packed and in infinite supply. This disposable cornucopia is ours to waste. Yet, what goes into the food we eat?

DAY 25 – 30 Day Writing Challenge

The warning bell sounds. The last day for humankind on earth is finally here. And as the alarming scream of a dying planet intensifies, smothering the groans of those who would greedily scoff in the face of reason; no lessons will ever be learnt. If we had the chance we’d do it all again.

ATTENTION FELLOW WRITERS!! Take Part In My Great Writing Collaboration Challenge!!

Hello fellow writers!! I need your help for an on going project that I’d like to run from my blog…
I’d like to start a regular Collaboration Challenge and I’d like you to be involved.

Preparing For Your Holiday: Top Tips Before You Travel

Image Credit  Holidays can be some of the most exciting times, but they can be the most stressful too. You will probably have been looking forward to getting away all year, and you don’t want one small mistake to ruin everything.  With holidays being such a significant expense, we want to get the most enjoymentContinueContinue reading “Preparing For Your Holiday: Top Tips Before You Travel”

Spiral Jetty

Spiral Jetty is a piece of art by Robert Smithson. I bring it up here because I am currently half way through the first draft of ‘Three Miles to the Horizon’. Throughout the play, time and space seem to be big themes. Sharon suggested today that I could maybe do some visual research (normally myContinueContinue reading “Spiral Jetty”

The Other Crowhurst’s….

I am aware of two plays which are loosely based on Donald Crowhurst, several songs and a poem. One play, Jet Lag, combines the story of Crowhurst with the story of a mother who has to repeatedly fly from the USA to Amsterdam with her son because of a custody battle with the child’s father. After 160 trips in the spaceContinueContinue reading “The Other Crowhurst’s….”

Donald Crowhurst: Listen To The Silence, Let It Ring On

‘Listen to the silence, let it ring on. Eyes, dark grey lenses frightened of the sun. We would have a fine time living in the night, Left to blind destruction, Waiting for our sight.’ (Joy Division- Transmission) Recently I have been re-watching and reading a lot about the Ian Curtis Biopic Control (2007 dir. AntonContinueContinue reading “Donald Crowhurst: Listen To The Silence, Let It Ring On”

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