‘January, month of empty pockets!… let us endure this evil month, anxious as a theatrical producer’s forehead.’ Colette, Journey for Myself (1922) Poor January, arguably everyone’s least favourite month. Coming straight after the festive warm and fuzzies of Christmas and the anticipatory excitement of New Year’s Eve, we inevitably wake up on January the 1st … More Starting the New Year Write
With a humorous look back on 2020, Tenikah recommends eight brilliant books to inspire a new year of growth and kindness. A new year brings new hope and 2021 is no different. After a year that can only be described as literally a living hell, we all have our fingers, toes, eyes, nose and practically every … More New Year, New You: 8 Books to Get You Inspired – by Tenikah Beveney
Struggling to stay motivated? Leon takes us through his tried-and-tested ladder technique to help achieve your New Year’s writing goals. January rarely passes without talk of New Year’s resolutions. Someone often claims this year is “their year” to run thirty marathons and learn two new languages… all goals which conveniently disappear by February. If you’re … More Creating Reliable New Year’s Resolutions for Writing – by Leon Lynn
Sharron looks back over her experience of 2020, remembering both the highs and lows of the year. Read and/or listen to this charming poem below. . Way back in March I wondered when we gathered at GLive if hopes for 2020 were about to take a dive. . The festival continued though we teetered on … More What A Difference A Year Makes – by Sharron Green
Surrey New Writers Festival 