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Misguided Whimsy: on the complexity of writing a novel

Missed me? In attempts to distract myself from the harsh social withdrawal born from moving out of London, my love…my life, I went … More

advice, creativity, fantasy, humour, novels, opinion, Writing, writing advice

The Complacent Pedantic: on starting a novel

The intent is to write fiction, ideally within the fantasy/sci-fi genre, and get paid for it but the steps are bluntly given, full of vague pick-me-ups and rely on an obscene overuse of dusty quotes framed in filigree with a sunset backdrop.

advice, creativity, fantasy, humour, novel writing, opinion, Writing, writing advice

The philosophy of the toilet: on my lack of words

Empathetic Reader, see if you can spot the alliteration. I have been reading up on rhetoric. The Gods of the … More

humour, Writing

Praise affects: the “call me dumb” paradox

It’s quite astounding how a sense of purpose dissipates the moment you realise you’ve reached the zenith of your productivity and rather felt there was more on offer.

creativity, humour, Writing

The Economics of Adulthood: It essentially sucks

Active reader, humans are designed to move. We’ve set up this reality for ourselves in which the only people who … More

comedy, humour, Writing

Tourism again: what I learned

I constantly attempt to escape the wisdom of others. This is because I am up my own arse. Prior to … More

advice, funnytravelstories, holidayinspain, humour, pitfallsoftravelling, travellingineuropewithfriends, travellingwithfriends, Writing

Life is beautiful: You pretentious piece of …

Yes, yes, yes this is late. It was Easter; I went to visit The Family. Forgive me O Fantabulous One!! … More

beatingtheinnercritic, dealignwithwritersblock, havinganinnercritic, humour, pleasingtheinnercritic, protagonistantagonist, Writing, writingfortheinnercritic

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