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Write On! Features: The Power Of Poetry by Helen Aitchison

21 March 2025 News, WriteOn Features

By Helen Aitchison I remember being at school and winning a poetry competition. It was first / junior school and I would have been around seven or eight. When I went to middle school and on to high school / secondary school, I became less interested in poetry. Mainly, because it ...

Showcase: The Special Child + Perceptions Parts 1-6 + Have I Got ADHD, Mummy?

19 March 2025 News, WriteOn Showcase

Hello, Jilly here. I'm very honoured to have the opportunity to highlight Neurodivergent Week (17 – 23 March) in today’s Showcase, which aims to help address the issues of conditions such as autism, dyslexia, later-life brain injury and ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), among others. It's also the chance to celebrate the ...

Showcase: The Engine Of My Mind + Mountains That Empower

12 March 2025 News, WriteOn Showcase

Hello again and thank you for joining me – Jilly – as we acknowledge International Women’s Day 2025, with my second Showcase of the month. It's so important women are celebrated in this way because we all have a great deal to offer. What’s the old saying? Behind every successful ...

Thoughtful Tuesdays: Misunderstanding Seasons

11 March 2025 News, Thoughtful Tuesday

By Eithne Cullen Welcome to Thoughtful Tuesday. March is the month of misunderstandings, madness, mad hares and blustery days. Today’s page moves away from some of the misunderstandings the end of winter and the arrival of spring might bring. There’s quite a tradition of writers looking for places of calm and peaceful ...

Showcase: Lessons From Nature + Mirror + On The Last Night Late

05 March 2025 News, WriteOn Showcase

Hi, I’m Jilly and I’ve had an amazing time since I joined the Pen to Print and Write On! team last year. It's quite incredible that, one year on, I'm here again in March to present another set of Showcase pages. So hello and welcome! Back in 2007, I had my ...

Showcase: Of Time And Becoming + Still In The Forest + Nostalgia + Astronomical February

26 February 2025 News, WriteOn Showcase

Hello, readers! Welcome to the final Showcase of February. I'll be celebrating Mahashivratri here this week and observing a fast. I'll also be reflecting on my journey so far and offer prayers to Lord Shiva. He is the destroyer of evil and the embodiment of transformation and I feel in ...

Showcase: Winter And Little Prayers + Richard Parker + Private Caller

19 February 2025 News, WriteOn Showcase

Dear reader, welcome to the third Showcase of the month. In my late twenties, I’ve begun to see the beauty in change – how it builds resilience and transforms the mindset. I often find myself delving into the question of how to create a meaningful life and leave a strong ...

Showcase: Will You Remember Me + Can I Love Again + The Family Man + Booked, Busy & Boss-Free

12 February 2025 News, WriteOn Showcase

Welcome to my second February Showcase. Over the past weekend, I’ve been busy working on freelance projects and, while it was pretty hectic, I genuinely enjoyed it. Freelancing may not always be the safe option and can sometimes even make it hard for others to take us seriously, but loving ...

Thoughtful Tuesdays: Misunderstanding Places

11 February 2025 News, Thoughtful Tuesday

By Eithne Cullen This month, we continue with our theme of misunderstandings and I’ve selected quite a mix of pieces for you. But I’ll start with a little explanation of my thoughts. During Lockdown, I had the pleasure of attending some online creative writing sessions. The programme (facilitated by Claire Steele and ...

Showcase: When A Hero Falls + Understanding Textilis + YOCH + The Voyage Of Sam Singh

05 February 2025 News, WriteOn Showcase

Hello, readers. I'm Vrushali, a fitness enthusiast, lover of cinema and aviation working and contributor to a digital women’s lifestyle magazine in India. I live in Aurangabad, famously known as the City of Gates and am your host for the February Showcases. This month is known for Valentine’s Day. But rather ...

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