I often find myself scouring books or the internet, to find the best way of doing something. With all the information and knowledge out there, my inclination is to research thoroughly before I do most things. It an eagerness not to repeat mistakes or take errant paths, making sure I am aware and learn who […]
During my trawl through last years journals I also came across this blueprint work of genius?
As you can probably guess from the diagram - it is a unique shed design designed specifically for writers. It features many innovations, including an underground tunnel to a neighbouring “dog shed”.
NOTE: To prevent any sort of smell transfer it […]
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So here I am redrafting a short story. I am trying to find a subtle balance between the emotional and passionate elements of the story without hacking it in to something contrived or sentimental. I am finding it quite tough and feel I need a break - some distance. I decide to take a break, […]
I have a writing assignment, for my OU course, due in 3 weeks time. I have to write a short story and as of yet I have absolutely no idea of what to write.
I did have an idea a couple of weeks ago, when I was struggling with the previous assignment but it came […]
Another dreaded assignment out of the way. I really don’t know which is worse, the confirmation I have limited writing potential or the shame of not having worked enough. It is getting to the point were I really cannot seperate the two evils.
I really feel badly about not putting the work in. I have […]
When the rain falls through the darkness of night,the pale moon draws me out for its bittersweet kiss.I walk under the storm, each star a warning light
Deep thunder shatters the symphony of the showers might.Solace soaks me to the bone, something is amisswhen the rain falls through the darkness of night
The darkness draws out […]
1. First
School of anxiety,her enrolled in a jumperStunning antidote
2. Falling
A hiding flowerstands tall amongst the grassesBeauty magnified
3. Fallen
Music beats, ears bleedBrain’s meld with unseen magicI’m under your spell
4. Future
New dreams germinatewatercolour visions growAlways together
Here are the 2 poems that I submitted for the poetry assignment of my writing course.
Firstly, my attempt at a Villanelle…How quick am I to capture a scream
How quick am I to capture a scream,When the shadows are so languid loud.Where is my pen when I’m walking a dream?
My world upside down and tearing […]
Dark delusion turns each step tentative
I creep; my thoughts swirling like wind
swaying the fragile bridge menicingly
under feet, weighed down by fear of falling
I slow to stop, turning, stuttering to see
the stagnant home of yesterday shimmering
past tales beating against the shutters of my mind
yet, each second withering, until I turn.
Eyes forward, peering to the promise and […]
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
The New Diary: How to Use a Journal for Self-guidance and Expanded Creativity by Tristine Rainer
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity by David Allen