What is writing???
I find that often as writers we have a love hate relationships with workshops seeing them as a necessary evil that takes us away from… Read More »What is writing???
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“Your words filled my soul with contentment” – little audience member.
It’s been a wonderful journey creating The Paint Peerers Tales for @V_and_A. We had our first three shows today. I’m exhausted but hugely pleased with… Read More »“Your words filled my soul with contentment” – little audience member.
My latest 3 pieces for young People
Having spent the last week on a writing retreat with first Impressions… www.facebook.com/writersresidencies Its a pleasure to come straight back into work and sharing some new… Read More »My latest 3 pieces for young People
2nd draft of play. Done. Poetry edits. Done. Now back to the novel.
Paraphrasing Toni Morrison – Poets write good prose, they just cut up the lines. Many talk of “headspace” when writing – I have done myself.… Read More »2nd draft of play. Done. Poetry edits. Done. Now back to the novel.
Poison rings and illustrating poetry
Wonderful questions from John O’Leary today about clasps on Ruby Rings as he illustrates my poems for Frances Lincoln Children’s Books Werewolf Club Rules (out 14th August 2014) got… Read More »Poison rings and illustrating poetry
Cover for my debut poetry collection
Last year I held a survey online and at schools I visited for the most popular title for my debut children’s poetry collection with Frances… Read More »Cover for my debut poetry collection
Label the environment
This is a great exercise to trick young people into writing (cue evil laugh) I used this exercise for the first time the other day… Read More »Label the environment