Having finally got my scanner working again (although it’s still being a bit temperamental), I have been creating a few new drawings to add to my illustration portfolio. I say that but a lot of these drawings I create just to upload to Instagram and Tiktok. I think it’s important to produce regular new contentContinue reading “visual art vs creative writing – when worlds collided”
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defeating sadness
One of the best ways for me to steer myself clear from sad thoughts is to keep myself busy. Recently, I’ve been doing just that by focussing on my creative writing and doing little else. I am currently less than 100 pages away from completing the edit run of my novel, The Black Rook. IContinue reading “defeating sadness”
dealing with grief
As I’ve said in several of my blog posts, 2021 was a real rollercoaster of a year for me. I had many victories (I landed a publishing deal for my first novel, and I travelled to Canada for the first time) but I also suffered a tremendous loss in the family. My dad passed away,Continue reading “dealing with grief”
keeping up with my goals
It’s easy to come up with ideas for where you want to be in the future and to set yourself goals. The greater challenge is actually meeting those goals, and continuing to work towards them even when you feel unmotivated. The most difficult thing – at least for me – is knowing how, when, andContinue reading “keeping up with my goals”
the challenges of staying motivated
It’s something that we all suffer from at various points in our lives, whether it’s motivation at work or personal motivation at home. Motivation is often something that we can’t control – at least it can seem that way. Inspiration can feel like a sudden spark, motivating you to embark on a new project orContinue reading “the challenges of staying motivated”
writing update – and some thoughts about confidence
At present, I am still working through my edits for my upcoming debut novel, The Black Rook. Slowly but surely I’m getting there. The manuscript is around 460 pages, and I have just passed the page-100 mark. I remember when I came to edit the novel at the beginning of Britain’s first lockdown in 2020.Continue reading “writing update – and some thoughts about confidence”
the moment I lost my creativity – and how I got it back
After writing my last blog post, I’ve had time to ruminate on the events that I spoke about. I remember that after I had graduated university with a disappointing 2:2 mark for my BA, I immediately blamed myself for making the wrong decisions with my further education. I looked back at the crossroads that IContinue reading “the moment I lost my creativity – and how I got it back”
the art of the sketchbook – and how keeping one helped me become a better writer
Ever since I was a fresh-faced college student embarking on the first project of my Graphic Design course, I loved the process of sketchbooking. Sketchbooks are places where you can capture your thoughts and ideas, collate your research, and experiment with new mediums and practices. It’s similar to keeping a journal, in as much asContinue reading “the art of the sketchbook – and how keeping one helped me become a better writer”
writing update
The main project that I’m currently working on is The Black Rook, which I am steadily editing day by day. It’s crazy to think that in the near future my debut novel will be hitting shelves. The rest of my free time is largely spent planning for the relaunch of my clothing brand, The PutridContinue reading “writing update”
further thoughts about working with dyslexia
After publishing my previous post, I thought a bit more on dyslexia and how it affects me day to day. I would say that there is a stark difference between how I function in a loud, busy environment, and a quiet, calm setting. When I am relaxed, listening to calming ambient music, or simply baskingContinue reading “further thoughts about working with dyslexia”
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