Why now is a great time to try Writing Competitions
We may be stuck indoors, but our imagination has no limits! Featuring FREE comp listings to try today.
Are you attempting to work from home with small children?
I love my kids, and I love the positive mental health outcomes of getting some work done.
I had to work out ways to find pockets of time in which to think and write.
Can’t get it right first time? Take heart…
Here’s something I hear regularly at the beginning of any writing group I’m running: “When I try to write, it all comes out wrong. I can’t do it!” If that’s how you feel, please take heart. Your frustration is actually an encouraging sign. I’m currently working on an article. I’m on my seventh or …
Spot The Difference: running writing groups for people who have dementia, and for people who don’t.
What do you think might be the biggest difference between a writing group for people with a diagnosis of dementia, and a writing group for people who don’t have dementia? In my experience working across both types of groups, I have found that the major difference between the two comes down to one thing: public …
I Love My Dictionary
I love my dictionary. I had it as a birthday present when I turned 17, which tells you just what sort of teenager I was. It’s a combined dictionary and thesaurus, and I still use it most days. But I wonder today if it’s time to update. It doesn’t contain the word internet, skipping straight …