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Memoir

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The Writing Habit

To write a good memoir you must become the editor of your own life, imposing on an untidy sprawl of… Read more Memoir

Childhood Stories

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The Writing Habit

Childhood stories are about friendships, laughter, bravado, tears and pain. Ask yourself a few questions to spark those memories. As… Read more Childhood Stories

What to write in your journal?

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The Writing Habit

Write about the twisted circumstances that account for your life – the setbacks, hopes and triumphs.

What to write in a journal

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The Writing Habit

“I kept long journals from the ages ten to twenty-two, chronicling events and describing emotional states, but again and again… Read more What to write in a journal

Self Discovery

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The Writing Habit

Write ‘Who Am I?’ on ten cards. Then write rapidly without censoring. Now, sort the cards in order of importance.… Read more Self Discovery

Recall the Day

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The Writing Habit

As an exercise, recall the day. From the time you rise to now, use only concrete detail naming objects (bed,… Read more Recall the Day

Unforgettable moments

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The Writing Habit

Write about those moments you never forget. Don’t just react emotionally to old memories. Capture and interrogate them to find… Read more Unforgettable moments

Lost or Found?

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The Writing Habit

hen have you lost or found something, someone or some opportunity? Start with either finding or losing, though losing always… Read more Lost or Found?

Time is the filter of memories

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The Writing Habit

Time is the filter of memories. It transmutes painful memories into poetry. It purifies. Make your peace with the wounding… Read more Time is the filter of memories

Find and Magnify Your Fear

Posted on November 18, 2019 by The Writing Habit

Name those things that scare you. In that way, you will discover themes to magnify which will frighten the reader… Read more Find and Magnify Your Fear

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Rupert Davies-Cooke

Rupert Davies-Cooke lives in London with his wife and daughter. A filmmaker with over 30 years experience, he has made business films since 1994 through his company Acorn Films. He has written for the BBC and also made documentaries for the Tokyo-based broadcaster Terebi Asahi.

In 2006 he founded The Original Writers Group, a lively writers group that meets throughout the year at the Battersea Arts Centre.

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