- Feb 12, 2015
Mrs Harris' Knickers
Task: Feature colour White. They had to be white. She was that kind of woman. I was so confident that I staked my dinner money on it....
- Jan 9, 2015
Similies and Metaphors
Task: Choose a book at random and open at a random page. Select the first five similies and metaphors, then use them in a story ‘I’m not...
- Jan 8, 2015
Fatal Flaw
The Writers' Block #13 - Theme: fatal flaw ‘We don’t even know what they’re called.’ Callum had been the first to break the silence as...
- Nov 21, 2014
Quest
The Writers' Block #12 - Theme: quest He grabbed his trusty bollock-knife, crawled on his belly and peered over the hilltop. Callum could...
- Oct 3, 2014
A Day In The Life
I am an actor and writer. No two days are the same. That’s part of the lifestyle I accept and face-up to. Most people, I am sure, abhor...
- Sep 30, 2014
Mourning On The Metropolitan Line
I’m not sure how long I had been asleep with my eyes open but when I resurfaced from my stupor they were dry. I let the lids close and...
- Sep 18, 2014
Love Across The Divide
The Writers' Block #11 - Theme: love across the divide She was Little Miss Perfect in her slimline business suit and stylish black shoes;...
- Aug 7, 2014
Beating The Monster
The Writers' Block #10 - Theme: beating the monster Last night one laid on top of me. I felt the deadweight on my legs. Another was...
- Jul 1, 2014
A Debt That Must Be Paid
The Writers' Block #9 - Theme: a debt that must be paid My learned and distinguished colleagues, I understand that I may perhaps be the...
- Apr 27, 2014
Voltemand and Cornelius: An Exceptional Day
A few months ago, as part of The King’s Head Theatre’s Without Décor programme, our favoured actors were gathered together once more, for...
