Person wearing a mask, by Terry Freedman
Although continuing to write as if everything is business as usual is quite hard at the moment, I think it’s important to try.
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Robin, by Terry Freedman
If I were a poet, I think this photo would inspire me to write. It’s not a great picture from a technical point of view — or at least I don’t think so — but the early Spring colours are lovely.
Read MoreSeeing as we are in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, with millions of people either in lockdown or self-isolating, many previously face-to-face activities are starting to be carried out online. I thought this true story might serve both as a cautionary tale and as some light relief.
Read MoreHere is what the rush hour looked like on the last day I travelled in London.
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Aching feet, by Terry Freedman
Some ideas about what to do if you’re stuck at home because of Covid-19-related advice regarding social contact.
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Podcast listen by Terry Freedman
Information about an engaging literary podcast for readers and writers.
Read MoreHere are some practical things a writer can do in the current (Covid-19) circumstances.
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Spitalfields in the rain, by Terry Freedman
The building shown in the photo is located just before you enter Spitalfields itself.
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Books, by Terry Freedman
Free books!
Read MoreIf your interest in the Oulipo goes beyond simply trying out their techniques, and you wish to learn about the context in which it was conceived and the developments in went through, you will find this book very useful.
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A Minor Harp, by Terry Freedman
The minor blues harmonica produces a really funky sound.
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The stories in Great Adventurers are designed to help the reader believe that they can do it too, backed up by much more substantial evidence than vague and vacuous pronouncements like "You're wonderful, you can do anything."
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Girl and train, by Terry Freedman
A silhouette of a girl going for a train. Even though I took the photo myself, I think it has a nice “rhythm” to it.
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The Writer, by Terry Freedman
Although I've been getting articles published and paid for since 1990, I still take writing courses. How come?
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Can reading help you achieve mindfulness? And can mindfulness enhance your reading pleasure?
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View from the Shard, by Terry Freedman
I love London, especially at night, and this is a wonderful panorama of this great city.
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No time! By Terry Freedman
Most of us live in the real world rather than an ideal one, and sometimes find it almost impossible to find enough time to write productively. Here are seven things you can try to help ensure that when you do have time you’re not at a loss for words.
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Image from Thomas Hardy's work, copyright-free from British Library
The focus of this course is on the prose and poetry of the Victorian era (1837-1901), against the backdrop of the changes taking place in both society and academia. What’s my verdict?
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This book not only contains a huge sampling of both prose and poetry, but places them into an historical context.
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The cover of The Greek Myths, Folio Edition, by Terry Freedman
The best thing I can say about this book is that it’s great to use as a work of reference.
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