Category Archives: Bloggities

#Scotstober

Posted on October 3, 2021 by mucklewriting

A filey back, aa seen on Twitter a rare idea fae Dr Michael Dempster – heidy o the Scots Language Centre. #Scotstober is a bit o fun usin Scots wirds as creative prompts. Ye kin scrieve, scribble, paint or fitivver … Continue reading →

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Far does the time go?

Posted on October 10, 2018 by mucklewriting

Far does the time go?  Behind us, or in front – depending on fit wye yer lookin. Ah’m nae aywis sure that time is a linear thing. Blink an ye’ll miss nearly five months o yer life.  That’s jist fit … Continue reading →

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Being a writer is nine tenths rejection…

Posted on May 10, 2018 by mucklewriting

I need to remember this golden nugget of advice I received from my dissertation tutor. I’ve been drowning under a raft of submission rejections the past few months and that elusive validation of seeing my work in print seems further … Continue reading →

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StAnza Slam!

Posted on March 15, 2018 by mucklewriting

The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of performing, writing and listening to amazing poetry. My feet haven’t had a second to touch the ground. I’ve met so many enthusiastic, interesting people and witnessed stellar performances of music, … Continue reading →

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February is the busiest month

Posted on February 14, 2018 by mucklewriting

Cheerio January, you miserable f**kheid. Living for payday, perpetual darkness and grey gloom. That sums up the first month of the year. Thank the sweet lord we are a good skelp into February and have been gifted a few brighter … Continue reading →

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