Doing what you want to do seems like such a simple concept. But ‘want’ often gets confused with ‘should’. Problems arise because, far too often, ‘should’ wins the ensuing battle…
Years ago, when I was seeking positive tips and tricks on how to become a freelance writer, I stumbled across a ridiculous number of articles stating why you should not…
Have you ever noticed that inspiration quickly fades the moment it’s bound by rules, the need for approval and the fear of risk-taking? Inspiration is the voice of our hearts…
Motivation can be a tricky, transient thing, can’t it? How much does your mood affect your ability to stay motivated? I think it’s nearly 100% responsible. If you’re in a grumpy…
A 16th-century chateau hides Claudia Spencer’s teenage hell. Living a modern-gothic nightmare, her imagination bleeds into reality as she suffers loneliness, abuse and confusion. A caravan of gypsies arrives on…
Snow swirled by the window and an empty fireplace taunted my blue fingers. I sat in the parlour of Lednice Castle, in the Czech Republic, listening to the tap, tap,…