Now that your experience of being in a classroom has narrowed to the dimensions of your own study or living room, you may be interested to learn from some of the mistakes I have made when it comes to learning online.
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In his novel The Plague, Camus described fairly accurately people’s attitudes and behaviour during a plague. It seems rather apposite in our current circumstances.
Read MoreShould you be feeling bereft because of the absence of new articles on this website, here is some good news.
Read MoreOne of the pleasures of attending the London Book Fair is being able to pick up and read issues of Publishers Weekly. Unfortunately, because of the Covid-19 crisis, the LBF didn’t take place this year. But here is some good news.
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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
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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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