I recently posted a writing prompt to write a poem with me in 10 minutes. But it's easier said than done! Writing poetry is hard. You stare at that blank page and nothing seems good enough to put pen to paper. I know the feeling. So to explain some of my personal techniques for writing … Continue reading 3 tips to write a poem in 10 minutes
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Write a poem with me: APPLE
Don't think of yourself as a poet? Maybe you've been writing poems every day since forever. Either way, I feel like this writing exercise would be good practice, just to write something! Here's how it works: I give us a prompt We spend 10 minutes writing a poem from scratch I share my poem (and … Continue reading Write a poem with me: APPLE
Where To Start With Poetry
Poetry has a reputation for pretentiousness which puts a lot of people off reading it. I'm lucky that poetry has always been a part of my life. When I was little it was Banjo Paterson (thanks Mum!); in my teen years it was Something for Kate and Pink Floyd and trying to find words for … Continue reading Where To Start With Poetry
Book Review: The Power by Naomi Alderman
The Power by Naomi Alderman is a thought-provoking portrayal of what the world would be like if women were the dominant sex in society. I listened to The Power on audiobook and it limited my enjoyment of the book for a number of reasons. You can hear my thoughts on character casting and the multi-faceted … Continue reading Book Review: The Power by Naomi Alderman
6 Amazingly Creative Aussies To Check Out This Year
I love supporting local talent. There are some inspirational Aussies out there! So I thought I would run through just a few creative Australian individuals, businesses and bookish groups that I think you should know about. Check out their websites, subscribe to their mailing lists, follow them on social media, browse through their stores, add … Continue reading 6 Amazingly Creative Aussies To Check Out This Year
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