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Blog 34: The Shape of the Poem
GCSE English has done the disservice of convincing generations of writers that their poetry must fit inside the strict boundaries that...
5 days ago5 min read
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Blog 33: It's a Dog's Life!
Hello there, and welcome to blog no. 33! Yep, I have been coming to you for 33 weeks, well 30 as our lovely Shannon has done three of...
Aug 245 min read
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Blog 32: Short and Sweet
Well, hello there! I am quite excited at the moment because my birthday is coming up later this week. Not only that, but I found out that...
Aug 175 min read
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Blog 31: Pantsers -v- Planners
If you have a cat, then perhaps you know that it was International Cat Day last week. As we have six of the furry little things, I get...
Aug 106 min read
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Blog 30: Interview with a Structural Editor
Hi there! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Sarah Banham, who, along with other editing services and writing workshops,...
Aug 36 min read
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Blog 29: Story Flavours
We are now comfortably into the wonderful season of Summer, and I have been enjoying the sunshine (when it appears). Something else a lot...
Jul 274 min read
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Blog 28: The Political Nature of Poetry
I remember back when I was four years old in nursery, and my favourite time of the day was when we would do arts and crafts. Every single...
Jul 206 min read
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Blog 27: Write what you know
Tomorrow is National Nude Day, which my youngest daughter celebrates daily! Â This is due to her struggles with sensory issues, so as soon...
Jul 134 min read
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Blog 26:Evolution
Hello and welcome to the halfway point of the year. Can you believe we have gone through six months of 2025 already? Shall I make myself...
Jul 64 min read
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Blog 25: Interview with a Beta Reader
Hello, creative writers. Today, I would like to shine a light on Beta readers and how they can help you develop your manuscript during...
Jun 294 min read
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Blog 24: How to Be Your Own Poetry Editor
So, you’ve perfectly crafted and written a poem, or so you think, and now you’re wondering what the next step is. Unfortunately, it...
Jun 225 min read
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Blog 23: Father's/Fun Parent Day!
Happy Father’s Day to all those who are biological fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, honorary fathers, pet fathers, and any others I...
Jun 155 min read
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Blog 22: Showing -v- Telling
Hi there, my busy little writers! You may be interested to know that June is Adopt a Cat Month. As we have six, I won’t be participating...
Jun 86 min read
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Blog 21: Look who's talking now!
Hello, creative writers! I don’t know about where you are, but over here, in the North West of England, the weather was glorious for...
Jun 15 min read
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Blog 20: Are you a creature of habit?
Hi there, you creative bunch! You may be interested to know that I have just passed my two-year anniversary of when I began changing my...
May 254 min read
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Blog 19: What and Who is the Voice of a Poem?
Hello there! After last week, I promised to give you a more positive topic. And you have one. If you have kept up with my social media or...
May 185 min read
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Blog 18: Mental Health Awareness week
Today is a little different, as I am going to talk about a serious topic which is very close to my heart. Anyone who knows me well will...
May 115 min read
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Blog 17: May the Marketing Force be with you!
Hey, Happy Star Wars Day! As it is May the 4th today, I thought we would talk about THE FORCE, the marketing force that is! If you are...
May 44 min read
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Blog 16: International Day of Dance
Hi there, writers, readers, and other creative types. Did you know that in two days it is the International Day of Dance? Well, it is!...
Apr 273 min read
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Blog 15: Happy Easter
Happy Easter to those who are celebrating this year, by indulging in plenty of chocolate, hot cross buns, sending cards, or attending...
Apr 202 min read
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