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How writing can help with mental wellbeing

November 13, 2020 ♦

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We are living in unprecedented and difficult times, and there isn’t one person who has been left unaffected by the pandemic in one way or another this year. Unfortunately, 2020 has taken a huge toll on the world’s mental health; this is due to loneliness, separation from friends and family,…

How to change the world with your writing

August 28, 2020 ♦

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Words have a tremendous amount of power. Pieces of writing can easily transport you into a whole new world, be it fictional or real. We all have a favourite novel, for example, and the way the author has written that story has intrigued your attention and resulted in you loving…

COVID-19: How a letter can mean the world to an elderly neighbour

March 18, 2020 ♦

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At the time of writing, the over-70s are not yet on lockdown in the UK due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but it has been suggested that this will be happening shortly. By the time you are reading this, the chances are the lockdown will have occurred as things seem to…

How the creation of timelines can help you plot a novel

February 14, 2020 ♦

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When it comes to writing a story, it can be easy to become distracted from your original plan or to get confused about what should happen when. This is a common problem amongst writers and can result in a story that either doesn’t make sense or isn’t as strong as…

Top tips for winning a children’s writing competition

December 27, 2019 ♦

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If you are a budding young writer and keen to take part in a writing competition or two, then we have a few handy bits of advice for you. We have gathered together some top tips for what to write about, what not to write about, and how to put…

What to write in a new baby card

October 24, 2019 ♦

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There aren’t many events sweeter in life than the birth of a new bundle of joy. A new life brings a smile to everyone’s faces. If a friend, relative or colleague has just welcomed a baby into the world, then it’s time to buy (or make) a new baby card…

Times it’s better to send snail mail instead of email

October 11, 2019 ♦

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Email is quick and easy to send, and it’s no wonder it has become such a popular means of communication. That being said, there are certain times when a handwritten note is a far more suitable form of mail to send. In this blog post, we’ll outline the times it…

How to write a congratulations card

August 23, 2019 ♦

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If someone you know or love has been working hard towards something and accomplished it, then you’ll no doubt be over the moon for them. What a great feeling that is, to see someone you love chasing their dreams and succeeding in life. Sending a congratulations card is a lovely…

What to do with used postage stamps

August 9, 2019 ♦

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If you write, send and receive letters, you’ll no doubt come across a fair number of postage stamps. Even if you don’t have pen pals, you’ll receive stamps — on envelopes containing Christmas cards, birthday cards, and more. What do you usually do with your postage stamps? Many people simply…

Four methods for writing a novel

July 5, 2019 ♦

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There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to writing a novel — after all, it is a very creative process and intrinsically subjective. However, there are four overarching methods of writing a book of fiction that most authors will fit into in some way. I wanted to share these…