An unusual view of an everyday object.
Read MoreWriting, but not as we know it
Have you ever heard of Ogam? Me neither. This article gives provides some information about this ancient writing system.
Read MoreReview of a creative nonfiction course
I recently did a creative writing course. Here are my reflections on it.
Read MorePhotoprompt #6: Colonnade, London WC1
Today’s photoprompt is a lovely noir shot of a narrow back street in central London.
Read MoreReview of the American Gothic course at the City Lit
Why has doing a course on American fiction been so enjoyable, and useful to me as a non-fiction writer?
Read MorePhotoprompt #5: Brick Lane
There is a certain frisson of excitement about some areas of London at night. Brick Lane is one of them.
Read More"Negligible" is not a synonym for "small"
People should say what they mean. One way of doing so would be to use the correct word. Another way would be to use objective facts rather than subjective value judgements.
Read MorePhotoprompt #4: Audio surveillance
Another photo prompt on the subject of surveillance.
Read MorePhotoprompt #3
This photoprompt led me to come up with a few interesting questions as writing prompts.
Read MoreNew books received or bought in March 2019
This very mixed bag of books is now in my possession. Here’s some information about each of them, and why I find them potentially interesting, especially for writers.
Read MoreHow to type upside down
˙llɐ suᴉɐldxǝ ǝlɔᴉʇɹɐ sᴉɥ┴ ¿oʇ ʇuɐʍ noʎ plnoʍ ʎɥʍ puɐ -- ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ɐ uo uʍop ǝpᴉsdn ǝdʎʇ noʎ uɐɔ ʍoH
Photo credit: Photo by Jordan Heath on Unsplash
Read MoreReview: Four books about crosswords
Crossword puzzles are great for writers, as explained in this article, and these four books are worth reading.
Read MorePhotoprompt #2
Today’s photo prompt is a photo I took with my phone in the back streets of London.
Read MoreLove and relationship writing -- same old pap?
Why creative writing courses are good for your soul as well as for developing your writing technique.
Read MorePhotoprompt #1
Images can be quite useful for sparking off the imagination, so I thought I’d post photos or drawings when I can, for people to use as prompts if they wish. Let me know if you do!
Read MoreThe Most Influential Banned Books
What are the most influential banned books? Here’s a kind of Top 20.
Read MoreGetting the most out of conferences -- 50% off for one week only
UPDATED! This book, which has received 19 five star reviews on Amazon, is available for just 49 pence for one week only. Read on to find out how to obtain the discount.
Read MoreTerry Freedman's Books Bulletin
The forthcoming edition of Terry Freedman’s Books Bulletin may be short, but it packs a lot in: a bookshop review, book review plus three must-attend events.
Read MorePlanning for the London Book Fair 2019
UPDATED! There are many brilliant-sounding sessions at the London Book Fair this year. Here are the ones which appeal to me, plus a free download.
Read MoreThe Caxton Printing Press in action
As far as I’m concerned, it’s important for writers to become acquainted with other aspects of their craft, and to explore areas that are not immediately perceived to be “relevant”.
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