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January 19, 2021
Resolution
A picture of a poem written by Seb Reilly on his typewriter and taken as part of an ongoing photography series, this micropoem is titled ‘Resolution.’
Resolution via Seb Reilly
January 16, 2021
The Brilliant Ramsgate COVID Testing Centre
Has not going out affected you? In his column in the Isle of Thanet News, Seb Reilly reviews the new Ramsgate COVID-19 asymptomatic testing centre.
January 15, 2021
Getting Over Writers’ Block
Writers' block can feel impossible to overcome, but it can be beaten. In this essay on Patreon, Seb Reilly explains how to push on and get over writers' block.
January 14, 2021
The Feast of the Ass
In the middle ages, a donkey would be brought into church as the guest of honour to celebrate its part in Jesus' escape from murder at the hands of Herod.
January 11, 2021
Plough Monday
The Monday after Epiphany meant a great parade of the Fool Plough as the workers returned to the fields in medieval Britain, with dancing and celebrations.
January 8, 2021
Foreshadow
A picture of a micropoem written by Seb Reilly on his typewriter and taken as part of an ongoing photography series, this micropoem is titled ‘Foreshadow.’
Foreshadow via Seb Reilly
January 6, 2021
Epiphany
The celebration of the Magi, also known as the Wise Men or Three Kings, visiting the baby Jesus Christ, is traditionally celebrated on 6 January or the nearest Sunday.
Epiphany via Seb Reilly
January 5, 2021
Twelfth Night
The end of Christmas meant a special cake to crown the King of Revels and the Queen of Twelfth Night, as well as a feast and celebrations through plays and farce.
January 2, 2021
The Advantages and Disadvantages of First-Person Perspective
Writing from a first-person point-of-view has benefits and pitfalls. This essay on the pros and cons of first person explains the common mistakes to avoid.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of First-Person Perspective via Seb Reilly
January 1, 2021
The Feast of Fools
A one-day festival of chaos at the start of the new year, the medieval Feast of Fools was traditionally celebrated on the 1st January in the middle ages.
