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Read MoreLightbulb moment by Terry Freedman
Fractured elbow, by Terry Freedman
Notes from the writer's desk: a seminar, a free document, a book and my elbow
in Events, News & views
Here’s some (hopefully) useful information for education writers, poets and writers in general.
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Almost out of my depth, by Terry Freedman
David Bowie's advice
David Bowie’s advice to musicians could easily apply to writers and other creatives. Find out what he had to say.
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Collins Complete Writing Guide
Book review: Collins Complete Writing Guide
Should this book be in the reference section of your bookshelf, or is too lighthearted? Here’s my verdict.
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I'm Staying, by Shaun C Badham, Leadenhall Market. Photo by Terry Freedman
Photoprompt #9: Leadenhall
This photo was taken in Leadenhall in London in Spring 2019. What does the message prompt you to write?
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The Business of Being a Writer
Book review: The Business of Being a Writer
What does this book cover, and is it suitable for writers not based in the USA?
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my camera, by Terry Freedman
Have camera will travel
in Photography
This article explains why digital cameras are good news for writers, and what to look for (in a broad sense) in a camera.
Read More7 ways to use your phone's camera
Your phone’s camera can be a great aid for your writing.
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Stickie note, by Terry Freedman
A great idea for notes, from James Joyce
in News & views
James Joyce had an interesting way of making notes for Ulysses.
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Oh no! by Terry Freedman
Be professional: know the legal aspects of being a writer
I read a horror story recently about someone who could have got themselves into a lot of legal trouble. But there are organisations, books and blogs that can help you avoid such pitfalls.
Read MoreThe writer's day: a graphical representation
As far as I can gather, the pie chart in this article summarises every writer’s dilemma.
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Clock with no face, by Terry Freedman
Photoprompt #8
Another interesting photo, taken while walking around the City of London.
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My writing desk, by Terry Freedman
Review of WordCounter
in Reviews
Here’s my evaluation of WordCounter which, erm, counts words — plus a whole bunch of other stuff.
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Cover of The Author magazine, photographed by Terry Freedman
Authors and their rituals
in News & views, Research
Some recent research looks at writers’ rituals. Hearing about that made me reflect on my own.
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Things may not be as bad as they seem…. Illustration: The Scream, by Terry Freedman, with apologies to Munch.
The upside of losing clients: 7 things you can in place of client work
Losing a client doesn’t have to be a complete disaster.
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Books, by Terry Freedman
Another kind of book review
in Reviews
I’ve added another kind of book review to my previous list of five.
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Cup viewed from above by Terry Freedman
Photoprompt #7
An unusual view of an everyday object.
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Ogam inscription on a stone seen at the British Museum. Photo by Terry Freedman
Writing, but not as we know it
in Bits & bobs, Language
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.
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Colonnade by Terry Freedman
Photoprompt #6: Colonnade, London WC1
Today’s photoprompt is a lovely noir shot of a narrow back street in central London.
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