Not every day for the writer has to involve actual writing.
Read MoreLloyds Building, London, by Terry Freedman
Creative Writing
Review: Short-Form Creative Writing
Short-form writing is neither quick nor easy, but the effort is, in my opinion, worth it. This book explores the form with useful information, challenging exercises, and interesting examples.
Read MoreShort story adventures
My first foray into the world of Oulipo.
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Quick look: Short-form creative writing: a writer's guide and anthology
You may be very good at condensing a complex argument and proposals down to no more than six bullet points (as one of my line managers always demanded). This book makes it clear that there are more creative opportunities too.
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A zombie in London, by Terry Freedman. The “zombibe” pictured is James, from the Hel’s Angels agency.
World Zombie Day
You never know who you’re going to meet in London. Yesterday, I saw a zombie walking around the Microsoft Decoded conference.
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Empty bench and table, by Terry Freedman
The power of the one-sided conversation
How about forgetting all that “She said…”, “He said…” stuff? There is real power in a piece of prose or poetry where you can “hear” only one side of the conversation.
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Cine camera by Terry Freedman
How my writing career was nearly finished before it even began
What was it a teacher said that in effect caused me to stop writing for years? And what have I learnt from it?
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Cup viewed from above by Terry Freedman
Photoprompt #7
An unusual view of an everyday object.
Read MoreReview of a creative nonfiction course
I recently did a creative writing course. Here are my reflections on it.
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Frazzled, by Terry Freedman
Review of the American Gothic course at the City Lit
Why has doing a course on American fiction been so enjoyable, and useful to me as a non-fiction writer?
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Tired of London? by Terry Freedman
Photoprompt #2
Today’s photo prompt is a photo I took with my phone in the back streets of London.
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Caroline O'Donogue interviewing Holly Bourne at the London Book Fair 2019, by Terry Freedman
Love and relationship writing -- same old pap?
Why creative writing courses are good for your soul as well as for developing your writing technique.
Read MorePhotoprompt #1
Images can be quite useful for sparking off the imagination, so I thought I’d post photos or drawings when I can, for people to use as prompts if they wish. Let me know if you do!
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A printing press at the British Library
The Caxton Printing Press in action
As far as I’m concerned, it’s important for writers to become acquainted with other aspects of their craft, and to explore areas that are not immediately perceived to be “relevant”.
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writers’ reference books, by Terry Freedman
Farewell to a brilliant writer
My personal tribute to the sports writer Hugh McIlvanney.
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The Late Lines stage, by Terry Freedman
An interesting literary event
Late Lines is an event run by the City Lit adult education institute in London. Here’s a brief report of the most recent one, plus key dates for your literary calendar.
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Published at last!
I recently tried my hand at a completely different form of writing. So what did I learn from the experience?
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Can creative writing be taught?
Some people say "of course creative writing can be taught", while others say the opposite. I take a slightly more nuanced view.
Read MoreJune 21st: National Writing Day
Today is National Writing Day!
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Now there's someone who seems pretty laid back. Photo by Terry Freedman 2017.
Everyone needs a special writing day
What's a special writing day? And what's so special about them?
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