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4 Writing Problems And How To Get Through Them

All writing problems have an answer. Not necessarily an easy answer that involves lamps and Genies but an answer nevertheless. We’ve all been there and done that when it comes to writing. So if you’re struggling to write, here are four… Continue Reading →

Jane Austen’s “Great House” – Chawton House, UK

If you mention Chawton to any Jane Austen fan, they will immediately think of her home, an unassuming cottage in the village. But in this post we visit Chawton House, the home of Jane’s brother Edward. Sited just down the… Continue Reading →

Time For A Change In Wordland

Hello, followers (and people just browsing). Since around mid-2019, I’ve aimed to post a new blog once a week, and for the most part, I’ve succeeded. Sticking to this posting schedule has borne some fruit. In fact if you’re on… Continue Reading →

3 Things All Writers Can Learn From…Realism

One more addition to my “3 Things” series (there’s a whole bunch, go check them out). Now we’re onto realism. 1) How to make things feel authentic Realism needs to feel authentic. However, that authentic feeling often applied to other… Continue Reading →

Robin Hood: Prince of Trees – Sycamore Gap, UK

If you’re of a certain age or any kind of film fan, then you’ll doubtless recognise the photos in this post. Known as Sycamore Gap – or Robin Hood Gap – this part of Hadrian’s Wall is famous for featuring… Continue Reading →

The Witcher In The Wild – Fountain Abbey And Rydal Cave

If you’re a fan of anything in the fantasy genre, you’re probably aware of “The Witcher”. The series started as books, then became video games, and now it’s a popular TV series on Netflix. I became familiar with “The Witcher”… Continue Reading →

Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s House, UK

Beatrix Potter is one of the most successful children’s writers of all time. She was also into conservation, science, and illustration. There’s plenty already written about Potter’s life, so I won’t try and shove it all in this blog post…. Continue Reading →

A Hideout For A Murderer – Burn O’Vat, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Hidden away in the Cairngorms, lies the Burn O’Vat, an ancient place once used by the notorious outlaw known as “Gilderoy”. Found in the Muir of Dinnet National Natural Reserve, this wonder of geology is only a short walk from… Continue Reading →

The Nazi POW Camp Run By Jewish Officers – Featherstone POW camp, UK

One of the things I like about exploring is finding out the history of a place – the stories it holds essentially. A case in point is Featherstone POW camp in Northumberland. When I looked into what happened there, I… Continue Reading →

When The Romans Ruled – Vindolanda, Northumberland, UK

I’ve been on holiday and found a bunch of new inspiring places to blog about. So be prepared for a deluge over the next few weeks. Let’s start by wheeling back in time to when the Romans ruled Britain and… Continue Reading →

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