Mel ParksHow to write through Brexit worriesWhether you were for or against leaving the European Union, the Brexit campaign and outcome has left many feeling angry and uncertain about…Jun 27, 20161Jun 27, 20161
Mel ParksA simple idea to make notes on the books you readI’ve been thinking about how best to keep notes on the books I read for reviews, study or research. I also like to remember where I’ve…May 22, 2016May 22, 2016
Mel ParksChoosing an MA in Creative WritingThis decision has been 23 years in the making. When I graduated with a degree in European Cultural History all those years ago, I promised…May 12, 2016May 12, 2016
Mel ParksinHoneyLeaf WritingMy favourite writing self-help book (today)For World Book Day, I was going to write a list of the creative writing books that have influenced me or the ones I keep going back to. But…Mar 3, 2016Mar 3, 2016
Mel ParksinHoneyLeaf WritingWhy write with other peopleIn this guest post, Julie Corbin, author of five novels (four published, one due for release this summer), shares why she still attends…Feb 5, 2016Feb 5, 2016
Mel ParksinHoneyLeaf WritingOne thing that helped make writing easier for meI used to struggle with writing. I always loved reading. But finding my own words never came easily. I knew I wanted to write and I offered…Feb 3, 2016Feb 3, 2016
Mel ParksWhat to expect from a writing workshop“I won’t be reading anything out and I don’t have time for homework,” I said on the phone to the creative writing tutor at the local adult…Jan 25, 2016Jan 25, 2016