Writing

How to master the to-do list

June 1, 2017 ♦

Writing

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The to-do list may seem old-fashioned, but it is still just as relevant in today’s society as it has always been – perhaps even more so with our busy lives, full of digital distractions. So, what is the best way to use a to-do list? Should you write one or…

Pen Habits: what do yours mean?

May 12, 2017 ♦

Pens, Writing

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We all use pens to write, but did you know that your behaviour regarding your pen can tell others a lot about your personality? The way you interact with your stationery can reveal more than you might think! How you hold your pen, which hand you write with, and if…

Top note-taking tips for students

March 3, 2017 ♦

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Note-taking is an essential learning skill that many students struggle with. If you are or have been a student, have you ever been given any direction on your note-taking? The chances are the answer is no. Unfortunately, many students aren’t even aware of what they should be taking notes of,…

Why all writers should keep a journal

March 1, 2017 ♦

Creative Writing, Diaries & Journals

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Many successful writers have kept a journal – from Virginia Woolf to David Sedaris, to C.S. Lewis and Anaïs Nin. Life is inspiration for all writers, and how better to process it for use in your own writing than to experience it, then write aspects of it down as a…

Tips for being a great Pen Pal

February 9, 2017 ♦

Letter Writing

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Being a pen pal may sound a simple task, but there are things you can do and say – especially in the early stages – to lay the foundations of a fantastic snail mail friendship, which makes both parties happy, and ups the chances of it lasting. After all, it’s…

75 more questions to ask your pen pal

December 15, 2016 ♦

Letter Writing

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A while back I wrote a list of 75 questions to ask your pen pal, which a lot of you seemed to find useful, so I have decided to extend that list in this article and bring you 75 more questions to ask your pen pal! These questions could be…

Could you write a love letter to a stranger?

December 14, 2016 ♦

Letter Writing

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In October 2010, an American woman called Hannah Brencher started writing love letters to strangers in New York City. Want to know more? I thought you might! It fascinated me, too. How it all started Hannah moved to New York City straight after finishing college, participating in a year-long service…

Why and how to write a letter to your past self

October 6, 2016 ♦

Letter Writing

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We all have times in our past which are memorable for being painful and difficult. What if you could go back in time and show that past version of yourself the love and empathy you needed during those hard times? What if you could give your past self the advice…

Why & how to keep a health journal

October 5, 2016 ♦

Diaries & Journals

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If you’re experiencing any kind of illness, a health journal is a great method of tracking symptoms. Even if you’re currently as fit as a fiddle, a health journal is still beneficial as it will provide an excellent comparison for you if you start experiencing changes in your health. I…

Why I love letter-writing (and you should too)

October 3, 2016 ♦

Letter Writing

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There’s something very special about exchanging letters with someone, which could never be replicated by email or text message. This ‘something’ is built up of many factors, which I aim to explore in this article. At least, this is my take on it; other letter writers may, of course, feel…