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Rembrandt and ‘The Conspiracy of Claudius Civilis’
Rembrandt self-portrait with Two Circles, 1660. Kenwood House, London (Wikipedia) Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, not only produced some of the most famous artworks [...]
Show, don’t tell examples
Listed below are five simple examples of showing rather than telling. Number one is telling and number two is showing. If you wish to read [...]
The Wicker Three (Flash Fiction)
Dancers - #writephoto The Wicker Three A metallic taste caught my attention and a bright white afterglow in my eyes caused me to [...]
George R.R. Martin on why he Kills Characters
Wikipedia: Henry Söderlund Here is great advice on the craft of writing from George R.R. Martin. In summary of a key point in the [...]
In the depths of the forest – I found a gently flowing waterfall
As well as working on my creating writing, I am a keen filmmaker and greatly enjoy videography. A walk in the woods and the discovery [...]
Keeping Your Energy High
If you are a fiction or non-fiction writer one of the biggest obstacles to creating and finishing a good piece of written work is having [...]
A Toxic Hike (Flash Fiction)
The dying grass, limp tree branches and putrid smell were all I needed to know that I was on the right track. I had no [...]
Four Main Types of Writing Style
There are four main types of writing: expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative. Each of these writing styles is used for a specific purpose. A single text [...]
A Mysterious Find (Short Story)
I was deep in the woods and the trees were casting a cold shadow over the ground. I was wondering if it was time [...]
The Writers Initiative
Shutterstock: Tithi Luadthong I recently set up an organisation called "The Writers Initiative." With the help of a good friend, (Mike Davies) [...]
A Concise History of the Origins of Cinema
I have updated, edited and gotten proofread my short non-fiction book on the origins of cinema. This is now the second edition! If you are [...]
Post on ‘Medium’ Site – The Origins of Ghosts and Famous accounts in Literature
An article (Ghosts in history and literature) I first published on this blog and then also posted on Medium has been accepted for their partner [...]