Here are 13 strange words that only Welsh people use. — Recently, Canadian writer Robin Wilding wrote a fantastic piece about British cursing and insults. As a Brit, I can confirm that it was spot on. It serves as a great beginner’s course in British colloquialism. This piece came up in our Discord server yesterday, and it gave me the idea…

I received THAT email from Medium. — Three weeks ago, I submitted my first story to The Riff. It’s a Pub that’s solely based on music. The story I submitted was about some of my favourite yodelers. This is an extremely niche topic that wouldn’t attract many readers. But it was one I thoroughly enjoyed writing. And…

I’ve never seen a lens so universally hated. — Recently, I picked up an absolute bargain at a local charity shop. For just £20, I acquired a bag with three lenses and an old Zenit EM body.

Probably the sharpest lens I’ve ever used. — Recently, I picked up an absolute bargain: a case containing three M42 lenses and a 35mm Zenit camera. All for just £20!

These are the Publications I write for regularly. — It’s easy to get comfortable with one or two publications we feel loyal to. However, it’s so important to write for as many publications as you can. This allows you to reach and connect with different readers. Your potential audience doesn’t know you exist. So you have to put your…

An unknown lens that’s stuck wide open. What was I thinking? — Recently, I came across a goody bag filled with camera equipment, in a humble charity shop. I didn’t know what condition the gear was in. But this bag of goodies was a mere £20. It came with three M42 lenses and a 35mm Zenit camera. It also came with the…

I would like to invite you to a friendly Discord server. — I’ve come to realise that writing is a lonely venture. As writers, we are truly alone, with nothing more than our thoughts and a blank page. That’s not an easy situation to be in. But we do it because we love it. We must write, even if that means facing…

A review of the up-and-coming Liverpool comic. — Paul Smith is an up-and-coming stand-up, currently touring the UK. He’s bringing his traditional comedy club style out into the open. But will it pay off for him? He’s also a scouser through and through. I’ve never actually looked that up, but I can tell by his accent. He gives…

I stole from a charity. But that’s not the full story. — I love to browse charity shops. It’s one of my favourite pastimes. One can find all sorts of goodies for an exceptionally low price. Yet, it all helps a good cause. It’s a win-win. But the problem with some charity shops is that the volunteers can get a bit power…