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Poetry Competition

Guest post by Olamide Shobowale What is Poetry? Poetry strings words together with intensity to express feelings and ideas using a unique style and rhythm to describe a place or tell a story. It sparks the imagination and resonates with our emotions. Poetry has been in existence for almost four thousand years and is still relevant today. It is an integral part of art and culture. Even though poetry is boundless, there are different types. The Oakwood Literature Festival. The festival is a not-for-profit annual festival launched in 2018, aimed at promoting books, reading culture, and ‘bringing readers and authors together…

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Poetry and Us

Guest Post By Charlotte Howes What is poetry? So, what is poetry? A brief look into the soul perhaps? Or maybe a way of expression? The only thing for sure is that poetry is unique to all who read and write it. One thing that cannot be denied is that there will be a poem for everybody. Whether it’s a melancholic traditional poem written with a strict format, or a contemporary, more free verse style.  Successful Poets Throughout history, famous poets have become successful exclusively through their poetry. From William Blake to the contemporary Jamie Thrasivoulou. Every person’s life is touched…

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Writing

How Ghostwriting Helps you become a better Writer

By John Lynch Ghostwriter and Author I’m a ghost writer. I also publish contemporary fiction and historical fiction in my own name, but I write every day, seven days a week, and 70% of what I write will eventually be published with someone else’s name on it. That’s what being a ghost writer means. Why do I do it? I’m asked that question a lot and it’s usually accompanied by surprise that I don’t want all the money and glory that people assume goes with being a writer. Well, it’s true that ghost writers don’t get invited to book signings and…

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Flash Fiction

‘Oh no!’ I hear you groan, ‘What on earth does a bloke who writes kid’s books know about writing flash fiction? And what the heck is flash fiction anyway?’

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