We’re only a week away from the beginning of November, and for many writers around the world, this means that it’s nearly time for NaNoWriMo. NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. In November, writers from around the world pledge to write 50,000 words. I first took part…
On 3rd October 2017, we (the Oldbury Writing Group) attended the Made in Oldbury exhibition preview where our creative writing newspaper curated by Brendan Jackson was launched. This was the second time we have worked with Brendan. Our first being the West Bromwich at War reading where we…
Wow, I can’t believe it’s October already. I know I always say this, but the months are flying by. I feel like the last two weeks of September whizzed past in a blur. So, what happened during September? The first two weeks went well. While having my break…
In March this year, I decided to do a novella reading challenge, so I could learn how to write my own novella. For the novella challenge, I aimed to read seven novellas from a range of genres. Well, six months later, I have finally completed that challenge. So,…
It’s September, so there are only four months of 2017 left. I really don’t know what happened to the year. It’s funny how at the start of a year you think you have plenty of time to complete your goals, and then before you know it, the year…
Today (22nd August 2017) marks Oldbury Writing Group’s third birthday. I can’t believe that it’s been three years since I joined this writing group. Over the years we have done so many amazing things, and I have developed as a writer, especially when it comes to reading my…
On 12th August 2017, my fellow Oldbury Writing Group members (Andy Number Two, Angie, and Dave) and I explored Wednesbury, which is a town with a rich history. On our trip, we visited Brunswick Park, Wood Green Cemetery, Ye Olde Leathern Bottel, and the St. Bartholomew’s Church. Angie…
On 29th July 2017, my fellow Oldbury Writing Group members (Julian, Angie, and Dave) and I visited the Warstone Lane Cemetery in the Jewellery Quarter. Yes, you’ve read that right, we went to visit a cemetery. As weird as this may sound, a cemetery is a perfect place…
I cannot believe that it’s August already. I remember starting 2017 feeling determined to make this year the year I achieve a lot in my writing. Well, sadly, things haven’t gone to plan. Life has often gotten in the way of my writing, so I lack either time…
Last year July (2016), my mom and I visited Stratford-upon-Avon for the first time. Ever since I started this writing journey, I wanted to visit the town where Shakespeare lived because there’s something magical about seeing the home of a writer. It’s like visiting an ancestor’s home because…