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Let free writing untangle your thoughts

There are some days when I have life in hand: small boy is fed, clean and packed off to school with everything he needs, the washing is in the machine (and I have remembered to switch it on) and the slow cooker is already smelling deliciously of our evening meal. My writing deadlines have been met, I've done my marketing for the week, I've crossed lots off my to-do list (and I've actually done the tasks too!) and I've even had time to do some of my own writing, without feeling the need to get up before the sun to fit it in. I feel calm and in control.

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Teaching Children to Break the Writing Rules!

I spend a lot of time extolling the virtues of free writing (the art of writing without conscious thought or judgement) to adults who either want to write but don't know where to start or who are convinced that writing is 'not their thing'.

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My inaugural Writing Workshop!

I don't mind admitting to you that I was nervous before I started. Being a naturally introverted writery-type-person I don't find it easy to stand in front of people and be the centre of attention (although any of my friends who have seen me take to the dance floor after a few drinks might disagree…) so I had to really force myself out of my comfort zone to do this.

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A Freelance-Free Summer!

Ok, ok, it's been a while, hasn't it? Since I last posted, summer has popped its head round the door, waved briefly at us and then headed off again. I'm sure we'd all have liked a bit more sun during the holidays but I'm always excited to welcome in Autumn and its beautiful colours…

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