I have been doing some research into the life of Joash Woodrow whose story I am using as inspiration to develop a new piece of writing. His story is an amazing and inspirational one. The tale of a promising young artist who withdrew himself from society. A man who became a recluse with little contact [...]
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Things To Learn From Life – Part One – Running
Most runs are hard the first time you do them but they get a little bit easier each time after that. Never give up on a run when you reach the bottom of a hill, no matter how bad you feel. Plough on, get to the top and then see how you feel - almost [...]
Why I Love McSweeney’s
I love McSweeney's. Today I read "A Universal Invoice For A Manhattan Child's Birthday Party" by Justin Warner. Have a look. It really sums up what I like about them. It says it all really. They're original, they have a sense of humour, they aren't afraid to be off the wall, they aren't afraid to [...]
Being Part Of Something Important
Communities are important. They're the glue that keep us together. They're the places we can go to be ourselves and to learn who ourself is. To make good work that means something, you need to find your community and be part of it. You need to sit down and talk to people about who they [...]
5 Reasons Why Stories Are Such a Good Thing
People like stories. They feel comfortable with them. It's a historical thing. Humans have been telling stories for pretty much as long as humans have existed. Stories tell us who we are and help us understand our place in the world. People forget facts but remember stories. Anyone can tell a story - it's part [...]
Liz Postlethwaite 