My day, today, in haiku form; A quick creative writing exercise for World Poetry Day 2017.
Category: Creative
REVIEW| Juliet, Naked – Nick Hornby
Luckless love beside the sea, with an ageing rockstar and a spot of Northern Soul. On World Book Day 2017, I review Nick Hornby's 2009 novel, 'Juliet, Naked.'
Why I’m grateful for 2016
Hello 2017! I'm looking back at 2016, and sharing what I am grateful for in the year that just seemed to go on forever...
POEM | Your Trusty Christmas Jumper
Ever wondered how your Christmas Jumper feels when December finally arrives?
Material Girls
I originally wrote this poem as a potential submission for the Poetry@British Art Show 8 event in Southampton next month. However, I missed the deadline (oops) - so I'm going to publish it on here anyway! As part of the exercise, writers were asked to write poetry based around the theme of Materiality, which is the … Continue reading Material Girls
When I was six
For me, my childhood is filled with memories of autumn; playing in the woods near my home with my parents and sister, getting my hands mucky with dirt. This was the first thing I thought of when I was asked to think back twenty years. I was given six lines, each with six syllables, to fill in six minutes. This is what I came up with.
October inspiration
All of the things that have inspired me over the last month, including writing workshops, TED Talks, podcasts, books and more.
How to write a novel: 30 things I learned from Janet Ellis
Writing is improv on the page, and a good book is bombproof. Wise words and wisdom from author and actress Janet Ellis on novel writing at Stylist Live 2016.
Learning the art of Brush Lettering with The Lovely Drawer at Stylist Live 2016
At Stylist Live 2016 I had the opportunity to try something new and ink-spiring (sorry!). I had a go at the beautiful art of Brush Lettering with Teri from the Lovely Drawer.
Why I Am Not a Poet – National Poetry Day 2016
In celebration of National Poetry Day this year I thought I'd be brave and pen a little poem of my own - all about poetry, naturally! It started as an ode to one of my very favourite modern poets, Frank O'Hara, whose work I have loved since I studied him at university. From there it … Continue reading Why I Am Not a Poet – National Poetry Day 2016