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Award-winning Author, Poet, Mental Health Advocate, and the Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate of Stamford (2022-23).
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Writing Comedy: How to Give Yourself a Laugh
I'm only just starting to consider what writing this post and writing comedy might actually say about me... Recently, I have began to...
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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Reading Should Not Be a Chore: Here’s How to Enjoy It Again
I have found that I struggle to read at the same time as writing (not literally, of course, because it is impossible to do the two...
Jul 7, 20245 min read
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Writing and Performing Poetry as a Wheelchair User
When your movement is restricted, it is important that the words carry more power and do most, if not all, of the expression.
Jun 15, 20244 min read
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Blog Versus NewsletterÂ
There is this continual debate in online and the e-commerce space as to whether a newsletter or maintaining a blog is the better approach.
Jun 8, 20245 min read
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Money Doesn't Buy You Happiness…or Does It?
Having said that, money can give you opportunity. Think of it being like ‘it's not what you know, it's who you know’.
Jun 2, 20244 min read
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On Allowing Yourself to Be Creative
To have that catharsis on a regular basis, not only does that help maintain introspection, but also help us improve as people.
May 26, 20245 min read
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The Realisation That You Do Not Have to Do Everything in One Go
Anybody who knows me, knows that I'm a fan of being organised, and making the most of my time.
May 19, 20246 min read
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Task Paralysis: What to Do if You Have a Lot of Tasks to Do and You Can’t Decide Where to Start
You might be thinking, if I've already made a plan then why do I have to make more plans?!
May 11, 20248 min read
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Why Germany Is a Country to Be Loved
It is worth noting that I have been to Germany twice in my life.
May 4, 20247 min read
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Getting Back Into Writing After a Long Break (Unplanned or Otherwise)
The first thing is, focus on writing shorter pieces. A bit like I am now, with writing this blog.
Apr 27, 20245 min read
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The Flames of Empathy
When I looked at you, you burst into flame. As the flame burnt, you did not scream. Instead you outstretched your hand; our hands...
Dec 1, 20231 min read
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An Anecdote: ‘You Are a Master of Crafting Long Sentences'
"Are you a writer?" he asked, a smile on his lips. He placed my assignment on the table, and pulled his chair under the desk. "I am...
Oct 18, 20235 min read
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Focusing on the Effort Rather Than the Result
I am in the process of making a huge mindset shift, and I feel like it's something crucial that I share with you. We are living in an...
Oct 12, 20235 min read
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George Monologue #3
During lockdown, I wrote a series of fictional monologues from the perspective of an older gentleman. It was an idea that popped into my...
Oct 8, 20233 min read
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Do Not Neglect Your Passions
Dig deep into that, and allow yourself to feel. How do your passions make you feel? As the expression goes, what makes you feel alive?
Sep 23, 20236 min read
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George Monologue #2
During lockdown, I wrote a series of fictional monologues from the perspective of an older gentleman. It was an idea that popped into my...
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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Starting University in September? Here Are Some Thoughts on How I’m Preparing
There is a lot to think about when starting university. For many people this is the next step in getting the job they are aiming for. It...
Sep 2, 202310 min read
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Productivity Can Take Many Forms
Having recently come back from holiday, it has allowed me to reset and rethink a few things. One of those being the idea that, when I am...
Aug 27, 20237 min read
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Poem: Childhood
Childhood From childhood, all we want to do grow up. It is natural, After all, it is the course of life From adulthood, we want to...
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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What to Do When People Don’t Understand Your Need for Creativity
As creative people, it can feel like we are constantly swimming against the tide; creating our art to satisfy that creative itch. As with...
Jun 19, 202310 min read
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