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”
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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?
7 Tips for Hiring a Copywriter
Hiring a copywriter is a must if you want professional content for your website. Whether you’re looking for a captivating home page that nails your intentions to the mast and converts browsers into buyers, or you’re looking for a deep-diving blog post that informs while cementing your SEO authority, a great writer can deliver. ProfessionalContinueContinue reading “7 Tips for Hiring a Copywriter”
5 Essential Traits to Look for In a Great Freelance Writer
So, you need to hire a freelance writer? That’s great. You can go ahead and find tonnes of them out there if you know where to look. There are currently over 2 million freelancers in the UK, 17% of which make their living through writing. But what makes a writer great at their job? Let’sContinueContinue reading “5 Essential Traits to Look for In a Great Freelance Writer”
Spaces
The Spaces Between Billions of atoms building blocks cram-packed into nothing into silent gaps into pauses once they were everything and will be again forever and never. Amen Making Space I’ll shut up – so you can speak I’ll budge up – so you can sit I’ll make space- so you can be We cannotContinueContinue reading “Spaces”
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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Finding Your Mojo: 6 Ways To Erase Writer’s Block
There’s nothing worse than a blank page. You sit down to write and all you see is emptiness staring back at you. If you experience writer’s block, you’re not alone. We all do at some point. But what can you do when all the words you want to say escape you? How do you fill theContinueContinue reading “Finding Your Mojo: 6 Ways To Erase Writer’s Block”
That’s When I See You
Here’s a very short poem called “That’s when I see you” that I wrote for this week’s Peoplespeakup. I’m not a very good listener. I am not very good at paying attention. But it is a skill that I want to learn. How good are you at seeing and hearing other people? What advice wouldContinueContinue reading “That’s When I See You”
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Another Twinkling God
Another Twinkling God is part four in a flash fiction series. It follows on from: Part 1: Sequins, Stardust, and Rust Part 2: From a Rainbow to a Tragedy Part 3: Dead Stars Become Black Holes If you’d like to give me a writing prompt for a future part, I’d love to try and work in anythingContinueContinue reading “Another Twinkling God”
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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”
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”
He Was The Worst Dancer I Had Ever Seen
He was the worst dancer I had ever seen, all lies and left feet and the charmed ignorance of a baked bean. But without doubt there was reason, full of well-seasoned perfected truths honed in the fortress of his mind.
Creative Writing Prompts #23
“You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club” – Jack London
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”
Sunshine Blogger Award
Brothers’ Campfire nominated me for my second Sunshine Blogger Award! I am very honoured. Thank you Brothers’ Campfire! It means a lot coming from such a popular and imaginative creative writer who puts so much into their writing and site! Thank the blogger(s) who nominated you and link back to their blog. • Answer 11ContinueContinue reading “Sunshine Blogger Award”
Writing Collaboration #16- Passing By
She saw him. She hadn’t been expecting it. He was walking along the street, hands in his coat pockets, face turned up to the bright autumn sun. He looked happy. Happier than anyone should look. Happier than anyone had a right to in this world.
Writing Prompts 2019: The Stars
I started posting writing prompts a couple of months ago after enjoying writing based on prompts given to me by others in my 2019 30 Day Writing Challenge. Here is a rundown of all of the stars who have tackled my 2019 writing prompts! I’ve always been someone that needs a slight jumping-off point whenContinueContinue reading “Writing Prompts 2019: The Stars”
Christmas Writing Challenge #10
The Christmas Cowboy Christmas was over. For good this time. Nobody believed in Santa anymore and all of the festive spirit in the world had been replaced with corporate greed. Santa got so disheartened with humanity on his latest round of present giving, he ended up stopped in his tracks. Alone in a McDonald’s inContinueContinue reading “Christmas Writing Challenge #10”
Christmas Writing Challenge#1
‘The Christmas Star’ Big-time YouTuber ‘Porky-pie’ is on course to break all records. With a Christmas live stream scheduled that promises to break the internet, he could not be any more arrogant if he tried. Seeing Christmas as ‘just a marketing tool’ he shuns those around him in exchange for bathing in YouTube Analytics andContinueContinue reading “Christmas Writing Challenge#1”
Writing Collab #15- Camino Sunrise
These circles of distraction
sky-high goals