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My journey from "The Journey"
Approx. 25th June 2021 – I was almost at the end of my paternity leave after the birth of my daughter. Due to short staffing issues, I had to short my prescribed time by a couple of days, so I had only spent about 8 or 9 days with our new baby before the shop called me to it once more. It was little more than an innocent scroll through Facebook when I saw the ad, a face in a gas mask, like a throwback to the music video for My Chemical Romance’s ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’. Hmm, a writing challenge. I’ve always been a voracious reader, right from childhood, and I once had designs upon writing a book.
By Luke Foster3 years ago in Writers
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We are people of words, right? We are writers, creators, artists. And yet somehow, quite often we forget to actually consider the words we use everyday. We are painters who forget to look at the colour on our palate. Colours that have a powerful effect on how we feel.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨3 years ago in Writers
A Thank You to the Librarian's Friend
Since I was four years old, it was well known that I was quite the storyteller. Playtime was about the worlds for my toys to inhabit and the adventures they went on. At night, I would fall asleep in the middle of grand tales I would whisper in the dark.
By Alexandria Stanwyck3 years ago in Writers
When the Pencil Hit the Paper
When I was young, I never understood writing for fun. It honestly just happened. I never sat at the kitchen table pondering potential themes and stories, never created characters and explored their arcs at the familiar and sacred space of my desk. I had a pile of journals that I loved to collect, but never write in, and occasionally I’d sift through and find the prettiest one and just - wing it. At the age I was, I never recognized it as a hobby. I never recognized plot points or utilized character sheets, never made outlines, or even went back and edited what I wrote. I’d open the journal, pick up a pencil, and just write what was on my mind. And somehow, as an 11-year-old, was able to string together enough words and thoughts to create stories - not very flushed out - but they were stories nonetheless.
By Nicole Fenn3 years ago in Writers
A Discourse on Pizza, or 10 Things About Me. Top Story - September 2023.
This is written as a part of Kayleigh’s Get to Know Me series. So, I despise writing about myself (shit, that should have been point number one), and that means this will probably have no polish to it. By the time we get done together, it’s going to resemble regurgitated alphabet soup garnished with hot takes and bad puns. Get ready. But hey, there’s a challenge and a prize at the bottom for anyone who makes it there!
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Writers
The first piece that I remember
The first piece that I remember writing, I must be around 7 years old and in year three. It was the first time that in Literacy class (that's the word used to describe English at that age) , that we had come across complex texts. Or as complex as they will be for someone that age.
By Neil Marathe3 years ago in Writers
Safety First: The Unsung Heroes Behind Automatic Machines
Hey there, tech aficionado! Ever had that mini heart attack when your computer freezes, and you haven't saved your work? Now, imagine that on a grander scale – like an automatic car stalling mid-highway or a robotic arm malfunctioning. Yikes, right? But fear not! The world of automatic machines isn't just about speed and efficiency; it's also about safety and reliability. And, because we love a good plot twist, there's a nod to a cigarette making machine in our tale. Ready to dive deep? Let's get rolling!
By johnwillson3 years ago in Writers
Writing a Book in 30 Days
There is a plethora of resources that support the idea of writing a book in a month. If you search for “Write a book in 30 days” on Amazon, you get dozens of results. The National Novel Writing Month is based on the idea of writing a book in a month.
By R.S. Sillanpaa3 years ago in Writers
