We all have our favourite phrases and sayings, but did you realise that quite a few of our modern sayings originated with, or were popularised by Shakespeare?
Take a look at this interesting list - and next time you find yourself saying Star-crossed lovers, love is blind or what’s done is done - just take a moment to consider its origins!
You know what's the ban of my existence as a writer?
Plot. What should the characters do? Where? How? Why? And, worst of all... How do I find a plot that hasn't been done a thousand times already?
So I have a trick. Sorta. What's the only place that offers situations that never happen in real life and yet sound perfectly plausible? Yup. The
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