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29
Mar
How a single word makes a massive difference

How a single word makes a massive difference

This week, I learned how one little word can make a huge difference. Hold on: This week, I learned how
2 min read
26
Mar
Flash Fiction: Prepped

Flash Fiction: Prepped

This flash fiction idea came to me while I was on a train. I have no more context to offer.
2 min read
22
Mar
What Writers Can Learn From the First Page of American Fiction

What Writers Can Learn From the First Page of American Fiction

Phil Hurst breaks down what writers can learn from the first page of the Oscar winning screenplay of American Fiction.
6 min read
19
Mar
Poem: Wet Paint

Poem: Wet Paint

It really bugs me when people leave signs out for longer than they are needed. Gig posters weeks after the
1 min read
15
Mar
My Old Stuff Ain't Half Bad

My Old Stuff Ain't Half Bad

Why do I think all my old work is no good? And if it's not, what should I do to fix it?
4 min read
12
Mar
Flash Fiction: Canada Games

Flash Fiction: Canada Games

This is a short, semi-autobiographical flash fiction that I've had sitting on my (virtual) desk for a while.
2 min read
08
Mar
Why I Have to Deal Better With Rejection

Why I Have to Deal Better With Rejection

How to deal better with rejection as a writer
4 min read
05
Mar
Poem: I would promise to love you forever

Poem: I would promise to love you forever

A poem about eternal love, the inherent fragility of civilisation and how fleeting life is. In four verses. Easy.
2 min read
01
Mar
Blog: 20,000 books a year

Blog: 20,000 books a year

While talking to friends about my writing (and yes, flogging this website to try and increase the number of subscribers)
3 min read
27
Feb
Poem: Daffodils

Poem: Daffodils

A love poem about daffodils
1 min read