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By sarah tinsley Posted on January 9, 2021January 8, 2021

Writing Words in the Gaps

Oh how my word count fluctuates! I am in awe of people who post about #5amwritersclub on Twitter, seeing writers share their daily achievements while I’m barely into my first … Continue reading Writing Words in the Gaps

Categories: Advice, BlogTags: Advice, creative living, creativity, feature, inspiration, writing, writing advice, writing tips
By sarah tinsley Posted on November 27, 2020December 5, 2020

Trying Something New

This week I’m having time away from the words. Perhaps an odd thing, seeing as I’ve started working as a writer, but I thought it would be good to stretch … Continue reading Trying Something New

Categories: BlogTags: art, creative living, creativity, inspiration, playing
By sarah tinsley Posted on November 22, 2020December 5, 2020

Talking to Fear and Curiosity

Fear has been getting the better of me lately. I’ve been trying to pin down whether it’s caused by a general sense that anyone would get when starting out with … Continue reading Talking to Fear and Curiosity

Categories: Advice, BlogTags: Advice, creative living, curiosity, fear, feature, inspiration
By sarah tinsley Posted on November 11, 2020December 5, 2020

The Power of Perspective

I just watched Nikita Gill perform some of her work, Maidens, Myths and Monsters and her novel in prose The Girl and the Goddess at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. The … Continue reading The Power of Perspective

Categories: BlogTags: book review, creativity, inspiration, myths, nikita gill, perspective, review
By sarah tinsley Posted on November 9, 2020December 5, 2020

Balancing Creativity and Productivity

I would love to say that I can write this blog with the assured knowledge that I have completely cracked the balance between these two things and that I am … Continue reading Balancing Creativity and Productivity

Categories: Advice, BlogTags: Advice, creative living, creativity, inspiration, writing advice
By sarah tinsley Posted on November 5, 2020December 5, 2020

How I’m Coping With Calamity

Like most people I know, I’m in a state of pre-panic. Just because the awful reality of lockdown and a Trump presidency have happened before, it doesn’t make them seem … Continue reading How I’m Coping With Calamity

Categories: BlogTags: blog, creative living, creativity, inspiration, life, positivity
By sarah tinsley Posted on October 7, 2020October 8, 2020

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 … Continue reading Playing For Ideas

Categories: BlogTags: Advice, creative living, creativity, feature, ideas, inspiration, writing, writing advice, writing life
By sarah tinsley Posted on September 10, 2020September 29, 2020

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 … Continue reading Lightbox Originals

Categories: Publications, WritingTags: creative living, inspiration, my writing, publication
By sarah tinsley Posted on May 17, 2020September 14, 2020

Celebrating Amazing People #3

Ok, the gap between two and three is all you need to know about coping with online teaching and toddler management during lockdown! Better late than never. This one is … Continue reading Celebrating Amazing People #3

Categories: BlogTags: article, comment, inspiration, people, women
By sarah tinsley Posted on April 5, 2020June 21, 2020

Celebrating Amazing People #2

Much more lighthearted and unusual this week. I was reading the introduction to Cathy Newman’s book Bloody Brilliant Women and I came across an nun from the 10th century who wore … Continue reading Celebrating Amazing People #2

Categories: WritingTags: creativity, feminism, flash fiction, humour, inspiration, short story, women, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on March 27, 2020June 21, 2020

Celebrating Amazing People #1

Like most people at the moment, I don’t know what to do. Scrolling through endless feeds and WhatsApp messages bring a strange feeling into my gut – helplessness. So many … Continue reading Celebrating Amazing People #1

Categories: Blog, WritingTags: creativity, description, equality, feminism, flash fiction, gender, inspiration, people, short story, writing
By sarah tinsley Posted on February 1, 2020September 3, 2020

Thickening My Skin

You may have noticed a large gap since I last wrote a blog. I certainly have. I’m currently working my way (very slowly, baby/job/rest of life permitting) through The Artist’s … Continue reading Thickening My Skin

Categories: BlogTags: article, comment, creativity, equality, inspiration, motivation, writing

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