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It really bugs me when people leave signs out for longer than they are needed. Gig posters weeks after the gigs. Roadwork warnings after the road is completed. While I could write an essay, I thought I'd share everyone some time and write a short poem expressing my
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Why do I think all my old work is no good? And if it's not, what should I do to fix it?
This is a short, semi-autobiographical flash fiction that I've had sitting on my (virtual) desk for a while. I'm not a fan of leaving things sitting around, so after a quick tidy up I thought I'd share it. I hope you like it -
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How to deal better with rejection as a writer
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A poem about eternal love, the inherent fragility of civilisation and how fleeting life is. In four verses. Easy.
While talking to friends about my writing (and yes, flogging this website to try and increase the number of subscribers) someone asked why, with 20,000 books being published a year, I carried on writing. Did I not think it was a fool’s errand? This is the kind of
A love poem about daffodils
Before I get going time for a quick update on the book deal search: All Good Things is still being considered by two publishers. I've had another rejection but no proper feedback, which is fine. Writing is a lonely game. It’s one of those hobbies that require
Here's a little poem about a little spider with a sting in the tail. People who already subscribe don't see the signup prompt below! Tiny spider You know I love all God’s creatures But you are on the car roof I wish you peace Your
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Exploring why it might be a good idea to write like a butterfly
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A poem for my wife, Emma
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I've written a plan for my blog for the next few months like a novel. Crazy. Cute. But achievable?