I spent five years of my life at university. The golden years of my existence so far – from 18 to 23. If someone were to ask me what I learnt during my time there though, I struggle to answer. I shrug and eventually say, “experiences”. How are you meant to define what you learnt … More Tips and Tricks of Writing: What I Learnt at University
I’ve not always suffered from anxiety. As a child I remember just feeling constantly shy, trying to hide behind my mum at parties, not wanting to give gifts to the person for fear of rejection (parties and me did not go well together clearly), and the general feedback from my teachers was always, “She needs … More How writing helped my anxiety
Often referred to as a, “Shelfie”, the emergence of one’s bookshelf online has become the signal of many dedicated book bloggers. It’s become almost a right of passage. Shelves with books neatly stacked, colour co-ordinated AND alphabetized. Little ‘pop!’ Head figurines standing on any available bare space. Not that’s there a lot of empty space, … More Ode to a Shelfie
I thought it would be a cool to start a mini series on this blog all about writing prompts.Often when you’re writing, the ideas just stop flowing, and that’s okay. It’s just your brain saying it’s pooped and needs either a change of scenery or just to have a break. I’ve found recently that a … More Photo Writing: Spring
My relationship with writing is like a relationship you’d have with a distant cousin. When apart, you’re okay. You see their Facebook updates and Instagram highlights, but you never pick up the phone to chat. Weeks go by and the guilt starts to grow from an itty bitty gurgle in your stomach to more of … More My Relationship Status with Writing: Complicated
White. Bone White. Smooth to the touch, cold. I run my fingers across the basin, the curve of the ridge of the edge, the join of where sink meets tap. The abuse of metal joining. Obtuse angle, penetration. I turn the knob and watch the water spurt out. Pour out. The sound of pipes adjusting … More Bathroom
My Paper Lungs 