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  • Equestrian Summer Club

    Many of us are disappointed with the Covid restrictions this summer. But let’s look on the bright side- what a great opportunity to support local businesses! We have found a great Riding Centre close to us who have a fantastic offer on for the summer. Those of you who know me are aware that I’m…

  • You Don’t Need to Write Like Everyone Else to Be a Writer

    As writers, we tend to compare our writing process with others and find it lacking. This can literally stop is in our tracks. This is a reminder to stop doing that! Celebrate you! Stick to your own process and remain true to it. You will get somewhere through baby steps towards your goal, no matter…

  • This Is Why We Write

    “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou  And this is why we continue to write. #inkspiration Have a great day! Sidra xx

  • Ya Rabbi, Save Palestine!

    My heart aches for the people of Palestine, Will justice be done in our lifetime? Wide-eyed, watching news feeds Out of our hands, A nation killed, their homes a pile of sand, Palestinians targeted by meticulous plan, Let’s stand up, shout, do what we can, For the ummah of the most beautiful man, My feed…

  • Bring Them Flowers

    To the Writer’s Friend: If you know someone who is writing a novel take them out for lunch. If they’ve finished one- even if it never gets published- it’s a great feat and a huge sustained effort. Bring them flowers.My students laugh. I say I’m not kidding.” Natalie Goldberg Here is a reminder to appreciate…

  • Writing On Medium

    Hey there aspiring writers, I’m hoping to write a little more on Medium. I’ve found it’s a fantastic platform on which to write non-fiction. If you’re patient and consistent with your articles there’s a chance of getting paid for your readership! The other advantage is that you don’t have to write about one niche topic…

  • What Do Your Children Mean to You? Write About It!​

    On Twitter somebody asked whether having kids was all bad. What she had heard recently had put her off kids for life!! Oh dear 😬 This was my response. What’s yours? ⁣.⁣.⁣.⁣.⁣.⁣ #love #family #childrenarethebest #mykidsaremylife❤️ #mykids❤️ #happykids #kids #mykidsrock #mykidsmyworld #mykidshave4legs #happy #mykidsarerad #life #mykidsarethecutest #mykidsareawesome #momlife #childhood #instagood #children #childrenarethebest #mykidsaremyeverything #mykidsaremylife #mykidsloveme…

  • Writing Does Not Freeze Us, It Frees Us!

    Dear aspiring writer, In learning the art of writing, we can get caught up in trying to write the right thing. Wouldn’t it be better to let the emotion of a certain memory set you free? You can try this by exploring your feelings when you pay attention to the world around you. Your exploration…

  • We All Have a Dream of Telling Our Stories

    Sometimes we read something and we stop and take a moment because it resonates so deeply. Those moments, while reading, reaffirm that we’ve connected with another human being on a deeper level. The books, articles or quotes that you share with others are the ones that have the power to change your life. This is…

  • Read

    Reading is a huge part of writing. Be inspired to create a masterpiece by studying how it’s done. Reading ANYTHING is part of your job as a writer. How cool is that?? (By the way daydreaming and staring out of the window are also excellent ways of spending your time as a writer, but we’ll…