Short films are often the gateway to gaining valuable experience, getting your writing onto the big screen, and pushing towards writing on more significant projects. However, short films aren’t just singles scenes or snippets from bigger pieces of work; they are a genre unto themselves. To be successful, you need to study and master the short form, understand what makes an excellent short film, and come up with some strong ideas.

Being a creative writer is a path of passion, imagination, and self-expression. However, the question that most aspiring writers start with is, “How the heck am I going to make a living writing?” While many romantics will tell you the life of a ‘real’ creative writer should be one of pain and suffering, the truth is very different.

I love USA road trips, and I often head to America to visit friends or explore a new state. But my one BIG problem with every trip is that I always seem to put on weight. The USA is like no other country when it comes to food. Portions are typically LARGE, sugar and fat content can be excessive, and far fewer healthy choices exist; even when I order a side of broccoli or sprouts, they usually come smothered in butter or honey.

Stepping into the hallowed halls of an art gallery can be both exhilarating and intimidating. For many, an art gallery is not just a space filled with paintings and sculptures but a sanctuary of expression, emotions, and narratives waiting to be deciphered. The sheer magnificence and abundance can be overwhelming if you’re a beginner. Where do you start? How do you appreciate what’s before you? Do you need to be an art connoisseur to truly ‘get’ what’s on display?