It’s that time of year when young ladies and gentlemen are in the midst of preparing for their Presentation Ball, our own Miss Teen included. There’s shopping for dresses, suits, shirts, ties, shoes, hair accessories, jewellery, makeup and booking hairdressers and nail appointments; not to mention all the rehearsals, learning to walk, curtsy, bow and…
Articles by Jennifer M Norris
Facing our Creative Fears
Even the most prolific and successful writers and authors suffer bouts of uncertainty, low self-esteem and fear about how their work will be received. For new, fledgling, and aspiring writers, this can be magnified a hundred-fold, or at least it feels that way. If left unchecked and unchallenged, fear can consume our confidence to the…
Encouraging your Teen to Read
With today’s teenagers hooked on electronic devices and gaming consoles, convincing them to opt for a book instead is not without its challenges. Of course, there are those that are avid book worms as well, which is heartening, but how to convert the reluctant reader? Perhaps a good place to begin is to pay attention…
Muzzling the Internal Editor
While our internal editor does serve a purpose, there are times when we simply need him/her to butt out. This is something I struggle with, and I know many others do as well. We’re so conditioned to having our inner filters switched on – e.g. think before you speak etc, that it’s no real surprise…
No to Literary Snubs
Who determines whether a piece of literature is commendable or not? Well…the reader; and opinions will vary significantly depending on said reader and their literary tastes. When you search the term ‘Literature’, you’ll find it encompasses prose, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, texts, journalism, narrative, novel, imaginary tales, invented stories, short stories, creative writing; the list goes…
Welcome to my blog
Hello and welcome! This is my first venture into blogging, and I hope my own journey will help others sitting on the precipice of “Do I, or don’t I?” to dive in and give it a go. I’m both excited and terrified, but looking forward to the experience! As the page grows and changes, I…