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Book Review: The Unauthorised Biography of Ezra Mass by Daniel James
Written by John Palmer Originally Published 23/01/21 Book Review: The Unauthorised Biography of Ezra Mass by Daniel James Where to even begin? This novel is such a labyrinthian exploration of self, identity, and the meaning of existence that I feel like a degree in quantum mechanics would really benefit me right now. With its unique…
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Unpacking ‘The Forgotten Box Full of Smiles’- The New Poetry Novel by Christopher Cook
I felt the urge to write down my emotions, somehow they came out as poems
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What makes a poem good: rhyme
To start answering the question “what makes a poem good?”, we have to ask: what do we mean by good? Well, as with any form of art, good is entirely subjective.
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Groove on the Tyne: Northumbria University’s Strictly Come Dancing Event for a Great Cause
By Jasmine Milburn Northumbria University has once again showcased the incredible talents and community spirit of its students through the ‘Groove on the Tyne’ event. Led by a group of Sport Management students, the Strictly Come Dancing competition not only provides a spectacular display of rhythm, coordination and creativity but also serves a bigger purpose…
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A First-Hand Experience at the Northumbria Dance Societies Competition
By Freya Preston After six months of hard work, drive and dedication for hours weekly, the time had rolled around for it to be competition season for dancers across the country. The dance society, at Northumbria University, had already competed in two difficult competitions at Newcastle and Sheffield University in the weeks prior, however, this…
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Bringing Colour to Campus: The Story Behind the Northumbria Colour Run
Creating a vibrant explosion of colour to the Toon, Northumbria Universities sports management students, Matthew and Olly, have worked together in their final year module to bring a colour run to the Town Moor.
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Mary Sue and Gary Stu: phenomenon or cliche?
When Wattpad and other similar writing platforms appeared on the Internet, people all around the world fell in love with short stories published by beginning and professional authors.
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2025 Refreshers Fair Winners!
For the Refreshers fair, we organised a little flash writing competition to help stretch your writing skills. The Refreshers Fair is a chance to refamiliarize yourself with the campus after the winter break and to get back into the swing of things. So what better way than a competition to engage those writing muscles? We…
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An Interview with Northumberland Writer Chris Ord
Chris Ord is a writer and a musician who grew up in Northumberland. He taught English language in Turkey, Portugal and India before returning to England where he got an MA in International Politics. In 2015 he realised his eternal dream of writing a novel, and in September 2016 he debuted in his literary career…
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Why are writing exercises important for writers?
Creative writing doesn’t just come naturally. Like all forms of creativity, whether it be art, music, dance, or writing, it requires a lot of practice. After all, the more you do something, the better you’ll be.
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