Playing For Ideas

There’s something strange about expectations. I find that positive ones are far worse than negative. Let me explain. If I’m worried about teaching a tricky class, making an awkward phone call or running a difficult distance, negative expectations can be a good thing....

Don’t Be a Slave to the Routine

Discipline. Stamina. Routine. I’ve lost count of the number of quotes and advice that tell you that in order to be a writer, you have to write every day. No exceptions, no excuses. I’ve tried every technique I can think of, but I just can’t do it. My writing is...

What Do Writers Wear?

As a lot of people are working from home, we’re in the strange position of being indoors, all the time. I’m also in the new situation of not going back to school in September. In light of these different circumstances, I have no idea what to wear. Like school uniform,...

Lightbox Originals

You can now view my piece on using the natural world to inspire your writing. Do check out their site as there are loads of pieces on inspiring your writing and generally living a creative life. #creativeliving #inspiration #mywriting #publication