Why character boards are a must in your writer’s toolbox

**Scroll to the bottom to get a sneak peek of my character aesthetics!** As far as creative processes go, mine is definitely still developing. I haven't been spending anywhere near enough time writing and creating recently, and I haven't planned a novel in YEARS. I guess after all the time that passed I forgot how …

The Táin

I would say many of you lit students must have read the Illiad or the Odyssey. Maybe you haven't read it yet but you want to. Perhaps you've only heard of it. Or maybe you're a epic folklore fiend and you've read Greek, Norse, Scandinavian, Germanic...every form of folk literature under the sun. Perhaps you're …

How to keep on top of your bookish goals: 5 tips to keep on track

Keeping on top of your reading goals is hard. Working full-time, being a student or supporting a family whilst trying to keep on top of your reading goals is even harder. But doing all of the things above whilst also trying to blog is the HARDEST! Whether you're an avid reader who has already read …

Are you ready to follow some new bloggers…

Hi everyone! I want to dedicate today's blog post to a wonderful thing that Shirley Cuypers has done for the book blogging community. So often us bloggers go unnoticed; our follow count isn't as high as others and so it seems that our work is for nothing. Myself (and Shirley) think that it's time to …

Talking about my work experience placements…

For as long as I can remember (any time is a long time in the life of a student) I’ve been applying for work experience at Penguin Random House. Working at Penguin is the dream, the forever job, the word at the top of my ‘Where I want to be in 5 years’ list. Imagine …

Story Prompt…

Sometimes the hardest part of writing is coming up with an idea, harbouring the inspiration, having that light bulb moment where all your thoughts fall into place. So make it a little easier for yourself. Don't think about too much, just read the prompt and start writing! You may be surprised with where it takes …

A change is coming…

I started my blog back in June 2016 not really knowing where I wanted to take it or how to let it reach its full potential. I have explored my fair share of content from poetry to feminist thought to craft advice to travel writing... the list does indeed go on. Now, I'm in 2018. …

YA TBR 2018

This year has been an interesting time for reading for me. After starting uni I lost touch with my YA passion and was encouraged to read a lot more widely. Not just the expected reading on an English lit course like Charles Dickens and Wordsworth, but genres such as contemporary poetry, crime fiction, literary-prize fiction …

Reflecting on 2017

On January 1st 2017 I posted about my New Year's Resolutions, and with the year almost over, I wanted to see how far I've come with the promises I made to myself. Shamelessly and unselfishly, I focused on putting myself first and did all the things that make me happy. I pushed with my writing, …

Talking about fresh starts…

So, Summer 2017 is over. From my window, I'm greeted with a densely grey clouded sky and a plethora of trees which are making a fast transition from their bright, healthy greens (the colour of fresh play dough) to their warm winter reds and crisp browns. In no time at all the branches will be …