Writing

COVID-19: How a letter can mean the world to an elderly neighbour

March 18, 2020 ♦

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At the time of writing, the over-70s are not yet on lockdown in the UK due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but it has been suggested that this will be happening shortly. By the time you are reading this, the chances are the lockdown will have occurred as things seem to…

How the creation of timelines can help you plot a novel

February 14, 2020 ♦

Creative Writing

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When it comes to writing a story, it can be easy to become distracted from your original plan or to get confused about what should happen when. This is a common problem amongst writers and can result in a story that either doesn’t make sense or isn’t as strong as…

Top tips for winning a children’s writing competition

December 27, 2019 ♦

Creative Writing

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If you are a budding young writer and keen to take part in a writing competition or two, then we have a few handy bits of advice for you. We have gathered together some top tips for what to write about, what not to write about, and how to put…

Times it’s better to send snail mail instead of email

October 11, 2019 ♦

Letter Writing

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Email is quick and easy to send, and it’s no wonder it has become such a popular means of communication. That being said, there are certain times when a handwritten note is a far more suitable form of mail to send. In this blog post, we’ll outline the times it…

How to write a congratulations card

August 23, 2019 ♦

Greetings Cards

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If someone you know or love has been working hard towards something and accomplished it, then you’ll no doubt be over the moon for them. What a great feeling that is, to see someone you love chasing their dreams and succeeding in life. Sending a congratulations card is a lovely…

What to do with used postage stamps

August 9, 2019 ♦

Letter Writing

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If you write, send and receive letters, you’ll no doubt come across a fair number of postage stamps. Even if you don’t have pen pals, you’ll receive stamps — on envelopes containing Christmas cards, birthday cards, and more. What do you usually do with your postage stamps? Many people simply…

Four methods for writing a novel

July 5, 2019 ♦

Creative Writing

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There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to writing a novel — after all, it is a very creative process and intrinsically subjective. However, there are four overarching methods of writing a book of fiction that most authors will fit into in some way. I wanted to share these…

How to find writing inspiration

May 24, 2019 ♦

Creative Writing

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No matter how passionate and committed you are to your creative writing, the time will come — maybe often or perhaps once in a blue moon — when you are lacking ideas and inspiration for your stories. When this happens, don’t panic — it happens to everyone, and it will…

Why you should write a love letter to yourself

April 9, 2019 ♦

Diaries & Journals

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The chances are you don’t quite see yourself the way others do — something which can be exasperated and negatively impacted upon by common mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. However, even those of us who have generally good mental health can get stuck in a rut when…

How to write the perfect cover letter for a job application

March 22, 2019 ♦

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Looking for a new job? Great! I’m sure you’ve already got your CV sorted, however most job applications require a cover letter to accompany your CV. While the CV offers an overview of your skills, achievements and work history, a cover letter is your opportunity to really sell yourself to…