I was privileged this year to teach/facilitate creative writing for young and older adults. I put together a ‘What is… Read more Why teaching creative writing matters – Sharon Black
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Best Reads 2017
I read a lot this year (again!) although I am fussier about the standard of writing of all books that I… Read more Best Reads 2017
Best Reads – 2016
2016 has been a self-indulgent reading year; less serious fiction, more crime fiction and more non-fiction. And not enough poetry!… Read more Best Reads – 2016
On Walking by Annette Snyckers
We have come a long way. We no longer swing from branch to branch like our primate cousins (although we… Read more On Walking by Annette Snyckers
On Walking
I am not a natural walker. Given the choice between walking and lying on my couch I would choose lying… Read more On Walking
How (I think) I became a Poet by Annette Snyckers
All children are poets at heart. Some are lucky, like me, and grow up close to nature. They carry with… Read more How (I think) I became a Poet by Annette Snyckers
On Being a Woman Poet
Why did I pursue this idea of being a poet? A woman poet? What is a poet? What is a… Read more On Being a Woman Poet
Week 11: Poems I like
I don’t know much about Dorothy Parker’s poetry – I only know her essays (and her wit)- but her Wikipedia… Read more Week 11: Poems I like
#readwomen #womenwriters Week Three
Since the beginning of August I have posted a series of blogs on my Bookslive blog of recommended books written by women.… Read more #readwomen #womenwriters Week Three
Week Ten: Poems I like
I like poems that are short, that are quick to delivery their message/insight. The poem this week is not a… Read more Week Ten: Poems I like