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Using moon cycles to plan creative projects
Mel Parks Mel Parks

Using moon cycles to plan creative projects

Planning creative writing projects using the cycles of the moon. Making the most of days that are better for generating ideas or days that are better for planning, editing or proofreading. Set intentions each new moon.

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Honesty Box

Painted wooden roadside box with an open door containing books.

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Honesty Box Donation

Imagine this is a roadside honesty box where I share what I know how to do with you - open the wooden door and you’ll find little envelopes of techniques, prompts, reading suggestions, workshop ideas and creative inspiration. Next to these envelopes is a box where you can slip in some coins or if you’re feeling particularly generous, a £10 note or two!

I love to think of you reading, feeling inspired by and using what I've written but it does take time and for me to be able to continue, I am trying out ways to make it pay without adverts, paid subscriptions, memberships or paywalls. Instead, I'll continue to provide this content for free, with an invitation to you to donate to my honesty box if you can and would like to. Click on the button below to donate. Thank you!