The Blogging from A-Z Challenge continues today. Throughout April I’m posting about my life as a writer, including my inspirations, frustrations and celebrations. Inspiration I’m inspired by all sorts of things, such as nature, art, music and poetry. I get lots of ideas for fantasy stories from researching ancient mythology, folklore and philosophy. I also […]
#ThursdayAesthetic is a weekly meme started by science-fiction and fantasy author Jessica James. You can find out more about it here. This week’s theme is: Author Life Share some of *your* favourite things. Show us what inspires you! This prompt is a bit different from usual and it was really fun thinking about the things that make […]
Throughout April I’m taking part in the Blogging from A-Z Challenge. I’ll be posting every day (except Sundays) on my chosen theme of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll. For the letter I, I’m discussing the theme of ‘Imagination and the Impossible’ in Caroll’s works. When Alice falls asleep and […]
Here are some inspirational quotes by some inspirational people. It can help to read them aloud to yourself like a mantra or write them somewhere you can see everyday to keep you motivated. Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their […]
Here I have compiled a list of creative project ideas for rainy days. They can be done just for fun or to help you build your portfolio. Writing If you enjoy writing poetry, why not set yourself a challenge to write one poem a day for a set period of time, like one month. Afterwards […]
If you’re a writer (or any other kind of creative artist) you will understand the importance of inspiration. Without being inspired it is difficult to write or make something that isn’t completely drab and awful. But there are times when we can’t wait for inspiration to strike, like when we have a deadline to meet […]
Now that the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is upon us, you may be feeling a bit down. The summer sun has vanished, to be replaced by torrential rain and chilly winds. The trees and plants that were recently blossoming and blooming are starting to look brown, bare and shrivelled and your shorts, flipflops […]
Writer’s block can come on because of stress, outside distractions or a fear of failure, but sometimes it strikes for no obvious reason and always seems to be at the worst possible time. You find yourself staring at a blank page or screen trying to come up with ideas for your latest project, getting more and […]