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Blog 35: Back to School
It’s arrived! The time that many parents have been waiting for. After six weeks of trying to find things for the kids to do over the...

Angie Halliwell
Sep 7, 20254 min read


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...

Shannon Éilis
Aug 31, 20255 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
Aug 24, 20255 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
Aug 17, 20255 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
Aug 10, 20256 min read


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,...

Angie Halliwell
Aug 3, 20256 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
Jul 27, 20254 min read


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...

Shannon Eilis Doherty
Jul 20, 20256 min read


Blog 27: Write what you know
Tomorrow is National Nude Day, which my youngest daughter celebrates daily! This is due to her struggles with sensory issues, so as soon...

Angie Halliwell
Jul 13, 20254 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
Jul 6, 20254 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
Jun 29, 20254 min read


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...

Shannon Éilis
Jun 22, 20255 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
Jun 15, 20255 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
Jun 8, 20256 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
Jun 1, 20255 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
May 25, 20254 min read


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...

Shannon Éilis
May 18, 20255 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
May 11, 20255 min read


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...

Angie Halliwell
May 4, 20254 min read


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!...

Angie Halliwell
Apr 27, 20253 min read
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