Writing is more than just a means of communication; it’s an art form that allows individuals to express their thoughts, emotions, and creativity. Whether you’re an aspiring novelist, a content creator, or a student working on academic essays, becoming a better writer is a journey worth embarking on. In this comprehensive guide, we will exploreContinueContinue reading “How to Become a Better Writer: Mastering the Art of Words”
Tag Archives: New Writing
When Will It Be Time to Wear the Stove Pipe Hat Again?
During the Rebecca Riots, men from South Wales wore the stove pipe hat and Welsh maids outfit as an act of defiance. Where is that spirit now?
How to Avoid Side Hustle Burnout
Guest post by Laurie Abner from safehappyhouses.com. Side Hustle Nation points out that taking on additional work outside of your regular job – commonly referred to as a “side hustle” or “gig” – has become increasingly popular. Writers often work side gigs or do their own writing on the side to complement a 9-5 job.ContinueContinue reading “How to Avoid Side Hustle Burnout”
Alone in the Metaverse
I am lonely. My life may be filled with hollow hugs and hepatic handshakes. But I am alone. In an infinitely expanding universe filled with immortal souls whose datasets linger in the ether eternally, my best and only friend is an AI named Tom.
Split Between Screens and Screams
“Split Between Screens and Screams” is part 5 in a series. It uses the writing prompt “he was a husk of the person he used to be.” 1: Sequins, Stardust, and Rust 2: From a Rainbow to a Tragedy 3: Dead Stars Become Black Holes 4: Another Twinkling God The ‘like’ button doesn’t work outside of WordPressContinueContinue reading “Split Between Screens and Screams”
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Spoken Word Saturday #2
As part of this month’s Peoplespeakup Spoken Word Saturday lockdown non-gathering I submitted a video of me reading “You can believe what you want but it doesn’t make it the truth” I’d love it if you checked it out. PeopleSpeakUp is a Llanelli-based social arts, health and well-being enterprise. They run story-telling groups and hostContinueContinue reading “Spoken Word Saturday #2”
Dead Stars Become Black Holes
Dead Stars Become Black Holes Part 3 of this flash fiction series “Dead Stars Become Black Holes” uses the prompt “this will ruin everything,” as given to me by Aspasía S. Bissas. Part 1: Sequins, Stardust, and Rust Part 2: From a Rainbow to a Tragedy If you’d like to provide a prompt for aContinueContinue reading “Dead Stars Become Black Holes”
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From a Rainbow to a Tragedy
From a Rainbow to a Tragedy carries on from yesterday’s Sequin’s, Stardust, and Rust (Since Nat wanted more). If anyone wants more, I can continue…let me know! From a Rainbow to a Tragedy In life, he’d been a rainbow, but in death, his life was spun into tragedy. Blackened. The rush to review his lyricsContinueContinue reading “From a Rainbow to a Tragedy”
Nowhere More Familiar
Nowhere More Familiar There is nowhere more familiar than 96 pixels per inch — than 26 lines of acid ruled, A5 pages, blank. These voids used to fill me with dread — but the blank page this soulless empty is the space I know best Just a quick one-minute poem about my appreciation of theContinueContinue reading “Nowhere More Familiar”
Sequins, Stardust and Rust
Sequins, Stardust, and Rust It was just sequins and stardust and rust that sputtered from the dead singer’s mouth. No more words. Twenty-seven and finally ticking the last cliche off the checklist before heading to the great gig in the sky. Dead on stage for the world to see. Dead on stage for the tik-tokContinueContinue reading “Sequins, Stardust and Rust”
You can believe what you want but it doesn’t make it the truth
You can believe what you want but it doesn’t make it the truth- a poem by peter wyn mosey As the internet creaks with lockdown fueled conspiracy theories with racist connotations, and we have to endure jokes about kung-flu, it really does remind me that you can believe what you want, but it doesn’t makeContinueContinue reading “You can believe what you want but it doesn’t make it the truth”
Does Anyone Else Feel…?
Does anyone else feel as though whenever they do anything non-pandemic related, such as unlock the car, or let the dog out to the yard, that they are seven minutes into a disaster movie? There is no non-diegetic music. We only see the characters in a cut frame. A hand. An arm. We see themContinueContinue reading “Does Anyone Else Feel…?”
Exciting Writing Prompts #25
Are you stuck indoors hiding from the coronavirus and looking for some exciting writing prompts to keep you busy? Well fear not, here are the prompts that you need for your next writing project! Having a creative challenge might be just what you need to lift your spirits and give you some distraction from theContinueContinue reading “Exciting Writing Prompts #25”
The Last Living Tree On Earth
The last living tree on earth had grown weary of breathing for the whole planet. Its arms stretched out holding sway against the wind. And for what? This scorched earth below, crawling with parasites with bottled gasses to keep themselves alive? These reckless hubristic masters of the universe. These multiplying deities with their technologies andContinueContinue reading “The Last Living Tree On Earth”
New Creative Writing Prompts #24
Hello again poets, playwrights, novelists, and flash fiction writers. Here are this week’s new creative writing prompts. If you are new to this and have never used any of my creative writing prompts in the past, then the rules are very simple. Pick a writing prompt from the selection below. Don’t dwell on it forContinueContinue reading “New Creative Writing Prompts #24”
Creative Writing Prompts #23
“You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club” – Jack London
3 Awesome Writing prompts #22
Today’s 3 awesome writing prompts! The rules as always are that you need to link this post when you share your piece. Other than that, write whatever you want! Don’t dwell on the blank page for too long. In fact, don’t dwell on it at all. Start throwing words at the page and see whatContinueContinue reading “3 Awesome Writing prompts #22”
Writing Prompt #21
Today’s writing prompt! Who is up for seeing what they can write with them? Maybe I will have a go myself too! Let your creative juices flow! As always, write what you like. Make a six-volume epic or just a tiny haiku. Share it with the world and be sure and tag this post! IfContinueContinue reading “Writing Prompt #21”
Writing Prompt #20
Today’s writing prompts, please link back to this page if you use any! Use them for whatever you like, just make sure you enjoy it. “Happy Brexit day” he said thrusting her Brexit gift across the table, its burning Euopean flag wrapping tatty and torn. “Sorry I didn’t have time to get you anything better”…IContinueContinue reading “Writing Prompt #20”
(A Field Of) Scapegoats
“We didn’t start the fire”
he said
“they did”
he said
as he pointed
at his field
of scapegoats.
Writing Collaboration #17- Fake Plastic Trees
Square pegs worn down
cardboard cutouts painted up
The Circus
e used to bet on pantomime horses and somehow always win. As the chief clown he always knew which way the wind blew because quite frankly, he was the one blowing the raspberries. Always the contrary cha