Writing about people has been a challenge. I think in part due to the summer holidays and not having time to spend on study as I would have liked. That said I did struggle with characterization in general, mainly because I’m not skilled in profiling a main character. I tend to have an idea, write … Continue reading Reflections on Assignment 2
Category: Writing Skills
Assignment 2
Beattie M. Cartwright Ten minutes ago Beattie had woken up in the cupboard under the staircase. She was thankful that she hadn’t wet herself during her sleep, ashamed that it had happened again, and wondered what had happened in the interim. Now she was sitting on a sofa, legs curled beneath her, looking out of … Continue reading Assignment 2
A Person of Interest
With six days to go until assignment 2 is due, I'm pleased to announce that it's finished. It has been a long slog to get to this moment and I am glad to see the back of it. It's not that I haven't enjoyed writing about my character, I have, it's just that my time … Continue reading A Person of Interest
Quote of the Day
“I have faults enough, but they are not, I hope, of understanding. My temper I dare not vouch for. It is, I believe, too little yielding— certainly too little for the convenience of the world. I cannot forget the follies and vices of other so soon as I ought, nor their offenses against myself. My … Continue reading Quote of the Day
Bedtime Stories
When I hit a brick wall with my writing I start to get grumpy. My poor family is often subject to this and know the signs: still in pyjamas at 4pm, incoherent ramblings, furious typing, the shrill voice of doom "it's hopeless" etc, etc, they know to fend for themselves and leave me alone. Assignment … Continue reading Bedtime Stories
Summer Nights
Still Here…
Creative Corner, I've neglected you. Since my last posting, I have struggled with Writing Skills Part 2. Thanks to the summer holidays, it's more to do with finding the time to sit and study whilst family, teenage children, in particular, need to be organised and fed at various times of the day - I seem … Continue reading Still Here…
Observe & Report
I must confess I haven't been writing as frequently as I would like. I have a good reason though, the 'murrycle' of Andy Murray has kept me glued to my television and sofa for the last week or so. My heart on more than one occasion has been in my mouth especially during the numerous … Continue reading Observe & Report
Reflections on Assignment 1
Excitement soon turned to trepidation when I discovered that I’d have to write poetry, more so when I had to submit two poems for my first assignment. I love to read poetry. I’m in awe of people who spend hours creating mellifluous lines with hidden meanings and stand out metaphors. I, however, am not one … Continue reading Reflections on Assignment 1
Assignment 1
105th & Broadway Sky blue, interspersed with clouds goading easterly, coastal wind. Birds: a pair, fly and swoop; pigeons pecking, scattering. Buildings weathered but not beaten, red bricked ominous amongst the throng, high-rise, windows gaping shadows loom down from existing sun. Gum polluted pavements. Broadway. Flip flops, trainers, sandals walk. Cracks, uneven painted faces, parloured … Continue reading Assignment 1
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