Even writing the title of this blog made me cringe. In a world where it seems like everything is being ‘actioned’ and ‘goal-centred,’ surely our art is the one place … Continue reading Should You Treat Your Creative Stuff Like a Business?
As someone who mostly dabbles in words, it’s rare that I make an Actual Thing I can pick up and hold. I’ve been feeling rather unproductive this week and was … Continue reading Making Things Perfect
I was recently lucky enough to work with the lovely Alexandra Sheppard. She was one of the wonderful writers who worked with the young people on my community writing project, … Continue reading Modernising Myths with Alexandra Sheppard and Oh My Gods
I’m not ready. No more huddling warmth and large boots. The bundled coat had only just arrived. I was just getting used to the pressing feel of feathers on my … Continue reading Suddenly Spring
I’ve recently discovered that the French school system is a little different to the UK one. They start a lot younger, and the ‘Maternelle’ is basically nursery provided by the … Continue reading Being Creative Every Day
While I’m still in the process of getting my first novel out into the world, I wanted to make sure I always had a ‘big’ project on the go so … Continue reading Going Wild
One thing all my lovely online connections brings me is books. In some ways I like it even more when I come across something that surprises me. In the opening … Continue reading Beyond the Filter: Ruth Leigh and The Diary of Isabella Smugge
Being somewhere new is tiring. From walking to the boulangerie to get some bread (which I now have to do most days) to getting in the car to get shopping, … Continue reading Everything Is New
I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with editing. There are times when I it feels great to get stuck into a story and give it a good old … Continue reading Editing Like a Boss
I recently hosted a workshop on myths with Alexandra Sheppard for Write By You, my writing project for underrepresented girls in North London. Her brilliant book, Oh My Gods, centres … Continue reading Mything Yourself
Like many people, I’ve been dipping into more fantastical novels of late. With the same four walls staring down at us all the time, it’s nice to escape into a … Continue reading Women in Dystopias with Rebecca Ley and Sweet Fruit, Sour Land
I’ve always enjoyed a party. When I was a child, I was only allowed six people as our house was small and I always made everyone dress up. Notable costumes … Continue reading Birthday Brilliance
