Published in The Quirky Bird·Oct 22, 2019Member-onlySeasons of LifeA poem. — Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published in The Write Zone·Oct 21, 2019Member-onlyWhen Your Writing Is Degraded By OthersDon’t succumb to negativity — be an ethical writer. — I am sure you write for many reasons — to release, connect with an audience, earn money. These are all wonderful, valid reasons and why many of you show up to carry out your craft. Yet it seems harder than it should be because of extraneous ‘stuff’ which clouds our…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Published in The Quirky Bird·Oct 20, 2019Member-onlyDrops Of GratitudeA poem. — Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published in The Quirky Bird·Oct 17, 2019Member-onlyLeafless AngelA poem for the departed. — Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published in The Write Zone·Oct 16, 2019Member-onlyDon’t Let Someone Else Write Your Next SceneLearn how to make empowered choices. — There are two main reasons why many people coast through life in the background — fear of exclusion or fear of repercussion. It seems easier to go along with someone else’s suggestion, opinion or directive. …Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
Published in The Quirky Bird·Oct 13, 2019Member-onlyCitizens Of PlasticA poem for survival. — Environment1 min readEnvironment1 min read
Published in The Quirky Bird·Oct 10, 2019Member-onlyThere Is A CloudFor those searching for light — a poem. — Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published in The Write Zone·Oct 9, 2019Member-onlyBe Your Own Dr FrankensteinFleshing out 3D characters in 2D worlds. — As writers, we want our readers to immerse themselves so fully in our work they forget the world around them, that they neglect to make lunch because of having to turn the page. But a great plot can’t do that on its own. …Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Published in The Write Zone·Oct 8, 2019Member-onlyCan Too Many Photos Spoil A Moment?Selfies, boomerangs — we have become expert recorders. — Tap your finger on the circle and…boom! Yet another selfie on your phone. You put a filter on it, frame it and upload it to social media for the world to see. It becomes a piece of digital artwork which you endorse as part of your life’s record. Okay, so…Social Media4 min readSocial Media4 min read
Published in The Write Zone·Oct 3, 2019Member-onlyHas Education Destroyed Our Love Of Poetry?Poetry isn’t just for romantics and academics. — If you want to put someone off poetry for life, read them Wikipedia’s definition of the word: Poetry (the term derives from a variant of the Greek term, poiesis, “making”) is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language — such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and…Poetry4 min readPoetry4 min read
