April is the month of poetry. But as I was doing Camp NaNo, I decided to feature other poets on my Instagram. I posted asking for volunteers. I was blown away by the number of poets that wanted to take part...
NaPoWriMo Wrap Up – Alison Aldridge
via NaPoWriMo Wrap Up - Alison Aldridge Carol J Forrester posted that she was looking for NaNoWriMo participants to feature on her blog. I let her know I was interested … Continue reading NaPoWriMo Wrap Up – Alison Aldridge
Reflecting on NaPoWriMo
The challenge is over and I did it. It's time to reflect on how it went.
Day 30 – Paint
Many creatives get told to get a ’real’ job, one that can pay the bills. When I saw Claude Monet’s dad wanted him to be a Grocer, I could hear him arguing with his son in my head.
Day 29 – Locomotive
I'm breaking against the prompt and I am going to do my own thing. For inspiration, I am going with the first 'Free Image' I found on Canva. It is a picture of trains. I also want to have a go at writing a Haiku as I've never done one before.
Day 28 – Postcard
For Day 28 the prompt is to write ”a prose poem in the form/style of a postcard."
I'm not confident at writing prose but I'm pleased with what I've created.
Day 22 – Thirteenth hour
As a Fantasy writer, I love making the impossible real. My first instinct is to go with 'The clock can't strike thirteen' because it makes me think of my favourite film (from the 80s) Labyrinth, with goblins, faeries, mazes and magic.
Poems for April
April appears to be the month for celebrating all things poetry. I am aware of two groups promoting poetry celebration in April so I shall start by introducing them. April … Continue reading Poems for April