free stuff

We all love free stuff, don’t we? And I’m passionate about sharing the good things I’ve learnt along the way. You’ll get regular inspiration with my monthly newsletter but in the meantime, here some resources I’ve use with my students for you to enjoy. Please note that I’ve spent a lot of time creating these resources, so if you do share then I’d appreciate it if you credited me.

ink & inspiration
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ink & inspiration

Take this 30 day prompt challenge to bring back some joy to your writing practice.

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how to freewrite without fear
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how to freewrite without fear

You've probably heard of Freewriting, but perhaps you need a refresher? Here's some guidelines, plus prompts to get you started.

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character questionnaire
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character questionnaire

Knowing your characters inside out is one of the secrets of good writing. Here are some questions to get you started.

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sixty artist dates
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sixty artist dates

Julia Cameron first came up with the idea of Artists Dates in her wonderful book, The Artist's Way. I've made a list of possible dates to get you going.

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