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How to Write Like Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s writing style is the envy of many. Her ability to dissect universal emotions has made her work relatable to generations of…
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Best Typewriter for Writers in 2026: Vintage to Smart
There was a time when I wrote poetry on a heavy vintage typewriter my dad bought for a fiver at a boot fair….
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Classic fiction: Best books of the 1960s
The 1960s were a decade of change; a world moved by the civil rights movement and Second Wave Feminism. Tragic losses in Martin Luther…
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The Health Benefits of Raw Star Thistle Honey
If you’ve ever reached for the Manuka Honey to stave off winter germs, then let me introduce star thistle honey, it might not…
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Information Overload and Writing Burnout: How to Keep Calm and Carry on Blogging
You may have noticed that this blog went quiet for nearly two years. I disappeared for a lot of reasons. Mainly it was a mixture of writing burnout, imposter syndrome and blogging advice overload. Add a hefty dose of perfectionism and a full-time job and you’ve got yourself a recipe for an abandoned creative outlet. Maybe you can relate…
How to know if you have a gut microbiome imbalance
Restoring the balance of your gut microbiome can be an ongoing battle. An imbalanced gut, where bad bacteria run the show, can lead to skin issues (e.g. Rosacea, Eczema), autoimmune diseases, and allergies. Poor gut health is also linked to endocrine disorders, endometriosis, candida, and everyone’s favourite the incurably irritable, IBS.
How to Stop Procrastinating; Advice for Creative People
Everybody puts things off, but for creative people, in particular, procrastination can be a big problem. When it all seems too big or too hard, motivation can vanish completely. Once you start procrastinating, it can send you into a tailspin trying to get the job done when deadlines loom. So though I’m no doctor of psychology- half the time I can’t even spell it- here follows a little friendly advice for creative people on how to stop procrastinating from someone who has spent far too long avoiding.
