by Emma-Jane Barlow | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog
Today I wrote a short story, for fun! This may sound like a simple task for a writer, as writer’s write, right? Well, I did write A LOT once upon a time. I had notebooks full of ideas, I had motivation to put pen to paper and I really enjoyed the craft of...
by Emma-Jane Barlow | Feb 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
I was reading Writing Magazine a few days ago and came across an article about writer’s block. It’s something I have always struggled with. I go through phases of no writing at all and I always blame it on writer’s block, I either have too many ideas...
by Emma-Jane Barlow | Aug 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’ve always had a turbulent relationship with my writing muse. I’ve been struggling with writer’s block for two years. After graduating with my degree in Creative Writing, I decided to give my writing brain a rest. I had spent the past three years...
by Emma-Jane Barlow | Jul 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Staring at the white, hoping for words. Hoping for salvation. Wanting to give up. Breathe in and out and close your eyes – relax. Stand up and go for a walk, let the blood flow around your body, let it feed your mind. Let time give you the power, let time...
by Emma-Jane Barlow | Jun 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
I woke up this morning with the ambition and motivation to write. I haven’t had this feeling in a while so of course I acted on it and I am proud of my productivity today. I had so many ideas swirling around my mind but I needed to put pen to paper. (like I...