Wellbeing Essays

Use journaling to raise awareness of your senses and to help you to create richly sensual writing.

An examination of the cancel culture phenomenon between authors, focussing on JK Rowling's recent comments with regards to trans rights.

The tension of feeling unable to write when there is so much to write about.

Reflecting on your life and what matters to you can turn the Covid-19 pandemic into a time you look back on as a personal turning point.

Techniques and prompts to use to journal during isolation.

Recording the highlights of your day is an uplifting gateway to gratitude journaling which has been proven to boost happiness and wellbeing.

Is your writing/life balance effective and sustainable, and how can it be improved?

It is not an uncommon for a writer to experience loneliness, but there are ways to try to combat it.

Poetry, as well as being a creative outlet for expression, can provide benefits to mental health.

Taking your negative thoughts and organising them into poetry can be uplifting and therapeutic for anyone, even if you’re not a poet.