Articles written by Elaine Walker
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Ecology Resources - Spirituality and Ethics
Ecology as a research topic has a strong focus on spiritual, as well as practical and ethical, concerns.
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The Literature of Ecology
Writing on the subject of the environment includes fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction, as part of a tradition of literature focusing on nature.
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Ecology – an Interdisciplinary Subject
In 1962, scientist and writer Rachel Carson's Silent Spring (Penguin Modern Classics, 2000), the book which launched the modern environmental movement, was published.
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'Lud-in-the-Mist' by Hope Mirrlees
Helen Hope Mirrlees (1887-1978) wrote one fantasy novel, 'Lud-in-the-Mist', first published in 1926 and now considered a classic fantasy text.
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Christmas Feasting at the Court of King James I
At the heart of the Christmas celebrations hosted by King James I were wonderful and elaborate meals.
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Christmas Entertainment at the Court of James I
The Feast of Fools was a Christmas riot of drinking, games and entertainment, including the masque, which flourished during the reign of King James I (1603-1625).
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A Jacobean Christmas
Christmas in Jacobean England was a time of entertainment, feasting and tradition, featuring plays by Shakespeare and gifts to the poor.
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Creative Writing - Making the Most of Feedback
Asking for feedback on work-in-progress can help the author prepare the final draft.
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Creative Writing - Peer Group Critiquing
Feedback can be a useful feature of writing workshops, whether peer or tutor-led.
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Creative Writing - Giving Feedback & Analysis
When giving an opinion on someone else's work, 'Do as you would be done by' is a reliable approach.
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Visit Skopelos
For a peaceful holiday in beautiful surroundings, Skopelos is a small green jewel in the blue setting of the Aegean Sea.
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Skopelos Caring for Animals and Nature
A 7am call to rescue a kitten trapped in a car-engine wouldn't please everyone, but it means a lot to Barbara Bates, founder of Skopelos Caring for Animals and Nature
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Writing a Press Release
Press releases are a good form of publicity. Make sure they don't end up in the waste-basket by using a professional approach.
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The Duke of Newcastle's 'New Method'
William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle (1593-1676), published two manuals, setting out his 'New Method' for rearing, training and riding a horse.
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Exercises for Writer's Groups and Workshops
For peer-led groups and writing workshops, a collection of exercises, some of which can be used several times with a little variation, is useful to have to hand.
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Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Bolsover Castle watches over the Derbyshire countryside, its towers and turrets dreaming of the more leisured era of its creator, William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle.
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Antoine de Pluvinel's 'Le Maneige Royal'
Antoine de Pluvinel's horsemanship manual, first published in 1623, marked a change in the approach to training a horse for the riding house.
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Sir Thomas Blundeville's The Art of Ryding
Sir Thomas Blundeville's adaptation of Federigo Grisone's 'Gli Ordini di Cavalcare' influenced the English-speaking rider for over a century.
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Federigo Grisone's Gli Ordini di Cavalcare
Federigo Grisone's horsemanship manual of 1550 was the first to have a wide-ranging influence since Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship', written 2000 years earlier.
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Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship'
Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship' was written between 440 and 360 BC. Yet its style and insight have much to offer the modern rider.
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Writing Exercises - Directions
A collection of writing exercises based around taking familiar ideas and coming at them from a new angle.
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Using Found Materials in Creative Writing
Two ideas for group workshop exercises using found materials, just to flex the writing muscles or as starting points for new work.
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Exquisite Corpse - A Game for Writers
Using writing games can be an excellent way of generating material during writing workshops.
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Turning Freelance Work Down
A freelance writing career means being willing to write for anyone - or does it? Deciding when to call it a day can be a step forward.
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Teaching Creative Writing
A great many writers, at all levels of success, teach Creative Writing courses. Part-time teaching can add a useful regular income to a freelance writing profile.
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Short Stories - Success Checklist
To complete a successful short story, check all the essential parts and make sure they work seamlessly together to offer an enjoyable read.
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Short Stories - Point of View
Point of view is a key feature in any story - trying several different approaches can help in deciding on the
voice that will serve the story most effectively.
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Short Stories - A Strong Opening
A short story has to catch readers in the first paragraph - try these ideas for an opening that will hook them at once and then reel them in.
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Short Stories - Writing an Outline
The compact form of the short story requires different writing techniques to the novel. Reading and planning can form a foundation for success.
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Developing a Writing Routine
Ideas and exercises to help writers make daily practise part of the writing routine.
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