As creative writers, putting an idea into work can sometimes feel a little bit daunting. I think plotting stories without losing the motivation is harder than actually sitting and writing the content. To maintain my enthusiasm for my ideas, I’ve established a creative routine to plotting extensively. I’ll admit one of my steps are a […]
As the Summer Solstice is near, I thought it would be appropriate to share some poems that I think accompany the season of summer beautifully. Summer is the time to refresh oneself and take the time to do things you may not get to do often. For example, I’m about to visit home in order […]
I don’t like to pick favourites when it comes to literature. Every form and genre have so much to offer; to stick to one would be an injustice to the bouts of marvellous creations out there. However, it can be said that I’m particularly fond of the gothic genre. From the moment I picked up […]
We are amidst exam season, and my assignments are all handed in. Yet, I can’t help but notice people online worrying about their essays and coursework. One of the most prominent issues I see rising is people not being able to sit down and get their thoughts and content onto a page – something I’m […]
We’ve all done it, picking up an overhyped book and deciding mid-way through that it’s not your cup of tea. I doubt there’s very many bookworms out there that can say they have read entirely through every book they’ve started. There’s no shame in it whatsoever. Think of it this way – you’re recommended a seven […]
Whether you have stumbled here by mistake or genuinely planned to be reading this – welcome to my very first post on The Literature Lowdown (named by my much wittier older sister). Today, I want to straighten out the major questions. “Who are you?” “What is TLL and why did you start it?” Whatever the […]