So, it's been a while since I wrote a new blog on here, apologies, I've been tinkering away in the background of my life. This one's not really for advice or a showcase for my own writing, it's more a journal entry of where I'm at right now as I begin to take on a …
I am guilty. I am guilty of not basking in a moment of pure joy and pride. I have anxiety. I've had it as long as I can remember, but only put a name to it in my teenage years. Generalised Anxiety Disorder. GAD. Why is this important? Well, sometimes when you have anxiety, you …
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Yes, we all make mistakes. ALL of us. Novice to expert. The question is how you deal with the mistake and why you made it in the first place. Why are we so self-punishing for making a mistake? Perhaps it's the embarrassment, the fear of judgment or that it will impact on people's perception of …
There are many opportunities and places to get noticed out there, today I wanted to highlight some homegrown talent and local opportunities in the creative industry. Film Personally, I'm not a big script or screenwriter, but I know so many people who are interested in that, so this one is for you. I thought I'd tell …
So studying, working part-time, learning to drive and dealing with a number of bumps along the way... but I'm here again updating you all on my tinkering with writing. So, what has this busy bee been doing? First things first, working on a novel. Whatttt? Yes! I always thought of novel writing as a hobby …
How can I become a writer? Lots of people worry that they aren't qualified or experienced enough to be labelled as a writer. This question is very simple to answer. You need to write. There are no exams to definitively label you as a writer. Many people before me have said what I'm about …
There's a saying about Marmite... maybe you've heard of it? You either love it or hate it. Well, writing I'm afraid is both. Writing is Marmite. Some days I love it, some days it's my worst enemy. I feel both. "But how can you say that YOU'RE a Writer!" ...because it's the truth. I have …
