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Story Prompt…

March 15, 2018June 26, 2018Leave a comment

Sometimes the hardest part of writing is coming up with an idea, harbouring the inspiration, having that light bulb moment where all your thoughts fall into place. So make it a little easier for yourself. Don't think about too much, just read the prompt and start writing! You may be surprised with where it takes … Continue reading Story Prompt…

Writing Prompt…

February 22, 2018June 26, 20182 Comments

In the fresh light of morning us writers can sit there with a pen in our hand, a cup of coffee and a whole lot of good intentions...but nothing comes out. No ink. No words. Nothing. A simple writing prompt can be an easy remedy! So if you're that person, desperate to get some words … Continue reading Writing Prompt…

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It was late to arrive but I am so ready for this! As instructed, I’m brushing up on my Locke, Hobbes and Rousseau, and I can’t wait to see how these philosophers shape the narrative/thoughts -both behind, and within- Collins’ new book. I am ready for what seems to be an intelligent, on-the-nose prequel, explaining the failed first rebellion, and delving deeper into the complexities of (President) Snow #theballadofsongbirdsandsnakes #suzannecollins #hungergames #newbook #preorder #beautifulbooks #waterstonesexclusive #amreading #fiction #ya #prequel #philosophy #currentreads #youngadultbooks #sciencefiction #dystopianfiction #bookstagram #wednesdayreads

Keeping myself busy while I wait for my copy of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes...But on to ‘Exciting Times’ - if you’ve just finished watching/reading Normal People and LOVED it, then you should absolutely dive straight into this one. Naiose Dolan’s writing severe and unsparing, a psychological examination of class, relationships and self expression. Fascinating. A book I’m sure Freud would devour unpacking #bookstagram #beautfulbooks #newbooks #literaryfiction #hardback #amreading #tuesdayreads #excitingtimes

What to read, what to read, what to read? #bookstagram #beautifulbooks #fiction #bookshelf #bookshelves #booklover #amreading #mondayreads #newhome

Sometimes you just gotta paint some happy little trees...#creative #sundays #art #watercolour #nature #bobross #creativeday #relaxing

Behold this week’s pile of amazing reads (and a sneak peak at corner of my new lounge). I have cried, laughed, gasped, and felt simultaneously sick and awed by these writer’s raw and precise language! Here’s a peak at Emelie Pine’s ‘Notes to Self’ : 'What if my body could tell the story? What would it say? I think it would talk about blood. Its mesmerising flow and its ebb. About ending and renewing... I think it would sound strong. I think it would sound loud. I think it would sound proud. And I am listening. And this, this is what it looks like when a woman bleeds onto the page.’ #mornings #morningreads #readingpile #currentreads #beautifulbooks #bookstagram #coffeetime #newhome #amreading #emeliepine #brilliantread

A Booker Prize winner, and one of my favourite fantasy writers...Two completely different books, voices and messages, yet two amazing stories...this is how I’m celebrating #iwd2020 #femalewriters #amreading #readingwomen #bookstagram #sundays #beautifulbooks #femalevoices #bernadineevaristo #sarahjmaas #reading

Take a moment to eye-cuddle my gorgeous pup on this Saturday morning 🌅 #mornings #dogs #bichonfrise #polaroid #polaroidphotography #photography #saturday #blackandwhite #calm

Lyrical, potent, magical, mysterious, and at times haunting. I have just finished Akala’s debut YA novel and was blown away by this story. Set in Shakespearian London, ‘The Dark Lady’ will appeal to anyone who loves to be swept away by powerful words and stunning story telling. Akala’s message about society, race and identity is so important and will identify with a lot of teenagers (even with a magical realist-Renaissance London backdrop)- and should be revered and praised for its heart and tenacity. Passionate and uncompromising; despite the destruction, there is the promise of hope at the end of this book, as well as an ensuing mystery with regards to the dark lady...I can’t wait to see what follows! #thedarklady #akala #ya #magicalrealism #fantasy #amreading #proof #beautifulbooks #renaissancelondon #historicalfiction #fiction #morningreads #bookstagram

This book was a dream! If you’re feeling a little out of touch with yourself and need some tips to get yourself back on track then this is a must! Sarah Harvey writes in such a simple, kind and soothing way which is complimented by aesthetically pleasing images 🌅 #morningroutine #beautifulbooks #bookstagram #kaizen #selfhelp #selfcare #amreading #coffeeandbooks

Been dipping into this amazing little nugget during my lunchtimes. I honestly have no idea why I didn’t know over 80% of the stuff in this book. An absolute essential read. #bookstagram #periodpower #massiehill #lunchtimereading #amreading #selfhelp #bookstagrammer #mustreads #januaryreads #coffee #coffeeandbooks

When you’re sick sometimes you just need your book, a blanket, and that special someone 📖 | I’m currently reading Ovid’s Metamorphoses - I originally picked it up from the library about 3 years ago but I’m determined to finish it this year! I loved it back then and it inspired a great deal of my uni work | ‘Love is the force that leaves you colourless’ | #bookstagram #amreading #ovid #metamorphoses #myths #sickdays #relaxing #cosy #bookshelf #readinggoals #2020reads

📸 1, 2, or 3 || My lovely little Instax experiments. I really enjoy paying with the exposure, especially on a bright sunny day because you never know how the film is going to turn out 🌅 They’re all pieces of art in my eyes ... || Thinking back to my weekend exploring to push me on through the week #art #instax #instaxmini #photography #weekend #exploring #creative #adventure #rest #creativecommunity #naturephotography #brighton #brightonpier #westpier #beach

Nikita Gill’s ‘Great Goddesses’ was a lovely collection which I easily devoured in a day. I feel like this is the type of poetry which you could read again and again, in completely different moods, and easily be able to take a completely different message and feeling each time. Would highly recommend if you already have a love/interest for Greek mythology. | ... ‘Aphrodite, the Goddess of breathless romances, of honeyed breaths, of feverishly promises forever. They are too blind to see how often love is smoke and mirrors, used to ensnare like a hunter does a stag.’ | #greatgoddesses #nikitagill #poetry #sundaymornings #mornings #amreading #greekmythology #myths #bookstagram

Creative Friday morning 🎨 #watercolour #painting #relaxing #creative #nature #naturepainting #mornings

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It was late to arrive but I am so ready for this! As instructed, I’m brushing up on my Locke, Hobbes and Rousseau, and I can’t wait to see how these philosophers shape the narrative/thoughts -both behind, and within- Collins’ new book. I am ready for what seems to be an intelligent, on-the-nose prequel, explaining the failed first rebellion, and delving deeper into the complexities of (President) Snow #theballadofsongbirdsandsnakes #suzannecollins #hungergames #newbook #preorder #beautifulbooks #waterstonesexclusive #amreading #fiction #ya #prequel #philosophy #currentreads #youngadultbooks #sciencefiction #dystopianfiction #bookstagram #wednesdayreads

Keeping myself busy while I wait for my copy of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes...But on to ‘Exciting Times’ - if you’ve just finished watching/reading Normal People and LOVED it, then you should absolutely dive straight into this one. Naiose Dolan’s writing severe and unsparing, a psychological examination of class, relationships and self expression. Fascinating. A book I’m sure Freud would devour unpacking #bookstagram #beautfulbooks #newbooks #literaryfiction #hardback #amreading #tuesdayreads #excitingtimes

What to read, what to read, what to read? #bookstagram #beautifulbooks #fiction #bookshelf #bookshelves #booklover #amreading #mondayreads #newhome

Sometimes you just gotta paint some happy little trees...#creative #sundays #art #watercolour #nature #bobross #creativeday #relaxing

Behold this week’s pile of amazing reads (and a sneak peak at corner of my new lounge). I have cried, laughed, gasped, and felt simultaneously sick and awed by these writer’s raw and precise language! Here’s a peak at Emelie Pine’s ‘Notes to Self’ : 'What if my body could tell the story? What would it say? I think it would talk about blood. Its mesmerising flow and its ebb. About ending and renewing... I think it would sound strong. I think it would sound loud. I think it would sound proud. And I am listening. And this, this is what it looks like when a woman bleeds onto the page.’ #mornings #morningreads #readingpile #currentreads #beautifulbooks #bookstagram #coffeetime #newhome #amreading #emeliepine #brilliantread

A Booker Prize winner, and one of my favourite fantasy writers...Two completely different books, voices and messages, yet two amazing stories...this is how I’m celebrating #iwd2020 #femalewriters #amreading #readingwomen #bookstagram #sundays #beautifulbooks #femalevoices #bernadineevaristo #sarahjmaas #reading

Take a moment to eye-cuddle my gorgeous pup on this Saturday morning 🌅 #mornings #dogs #bichonfrise #polaroid #polaroidphotography #photography #saturday #blackandwhite #calm

Lyrical, potent, magical, mysterious, and at times haunting. I have just finished Akala’s debut YA novel and was blown away by this story. Set in Shakespearian London, ‘The Dark Lady’ will appeal to anyone who loves to be swept away by powerful words and stunning story telling. Akala’s message about society, race and identity is so important and will identify with a lot of teenagers (even with a magical realist-Renaissance London backdrop)- and should be revered and praised for its heart and tenacity. Passionate and uncompromising; despite the destruction, there is the promise of hope at the end of this book, as well as an ensuing mystery with regards to the dark lady...I can’t wait to see what follows! #thedarklady #akala #ya #magicalrealism #fantasy #amreading #proof #beautifulbooks #renaissancelondon #historicalfiction #fiction #morningreads #bookstagram

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