Jan
29

Creative writing course: mixed similies

As quiet as a sleeping beatnik – that’s the mixed-up simile I had to work with for this, the first of my creative writing homework assignments. Comments welcome.

Jan
20

A dream job for a writer

Another very quick link – an absolute dream job.

Jan
13

A real quicky – watch this

OK, if you have 50 minutes to spare – while you eat your tea, if you’re me, for example – watch this. It’s Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe, so it’s NSFW because of swearing, but it’s also the most inspirational thing I’ve ever seen when it comes to writing. Utterly brilliant. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00fvgj5/Charlie_Brookers_Screenwipe_Series_4_Episode_3/ (UK only, I’m afraid… sorry.… Continue reading »

Jan
01

Hooray! Welcome to 2009

A new year and a new version of WordPress. How exciting. I’m making some resolutions, most of which I will fail to keep. Hurrah!