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Hey there! I am a young musician who has recently discovered the joys of writing. I've been writing a few short stories over the past few months and have just embarked on writing a novel. My favorite authors include PG Wodehouse, James Thurber, Gerald Durell,

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Silly stories: 1 of 50
The Fox and the WatchChapter 1At the mere hour of 7 am on a Sunday morning, a curious head peeped over the blankets. These blankets were contained in an illustrious wooden hand carved bed. In a matter of seconds there was a crash. The curious head, followed by the body to which it was attached, had suffered a slight bump. Ris... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Why governments should act on climate change evidence: 1 of 9
This report explores the recent issue of climate change. It will outline the key elements that make climate change an important issue politically. It will focus on how the issue of climate change is being addressed by both the Australian Labor and Liberal Parties.1. Why is Climate Change an important issue?Climate Change has ... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Literary analysis: Dominant themes in Shakespeare's Macbeth: 2 of 15
The psychological effects of guilt, ambition and tyranny are vividly depicted as Shakespeare weaves the rich tapestry that is Macbeth. The protagonist, Macbeth, decides to be governed by fate and this choice is established as the root of all his problems. Shakespeare examines several aspects of Macbeth's life, focusing partic... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Unusual encounters: 36 of 227
The Forgotten AcquisitionIt has often been said that as the years go by, one loses one's memory quite easily. This was one of the trade marks of the Chester family and it had plagued the family for many years. The severity of the condition was such that it would haunt the family and friends through the ages, however on this o... More..
Arts & Humanities > History of Ideas World's oldest philosophies: 1 of 6
Socrates was arguably the most important figure in ancient Greek philosophy. At the time, there were many different forms of philosophical enquiry that were explored. Many philosophers questioned and made deductions about the state and properties and purpose of the natural world encompassing all physical objects.The first of ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: School: 2 of 9
The BeginningHe sat in an oval shaped room. The sunlight streamed in through an open window, flooding the room with warmth. He stared out the window to drink in the pleasant weather. The clouds were quietly drifting over the sky, painting thought-provoking sketches of vivid beauty. Further down, acres of chartreuse fields car... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Tips for analyzing poems: 4 of 17
Poets use many different techniques to influence the reader's emotions. They employ these techniques to establish a separate reality which the reader enters when reading the poem. These techniques include alliteration, repetition, rhyme and imagery. The above techniques are all utilised in the following six poems: A Day in th... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Jazz music: Past, present and future: 2 of 8
Past, Present and Future of jazz eh? This is not the way that jazz should be discussed. It is certainly important to appreciate the great artists such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk etc. However, it is the philosophy behind Jazz that separates it from most other genres of music.The first acknow... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction White, gray, and black sections of society in Lord of the Flies, by William Golding: 1 of 3
In The Lord of the Flies' by William Golding many of the characters often symbolize different aspects and truths of life. The main characters often have their own subtle messages which William Golding manages to include in the novel. We see throughout the novel that Golding uses many of the characters to analyse and speculate... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Madness: 54 of 160
On The CouchPast the arcane high ceilings shooting out ludicrous neon lightLurks some kind of walnut door, obese with wealththe shag carpet slithering around the ankle like living grassthe leerin' stone cold lamps makin' me shrinkin'i guess i was thinkin' of gettin some emotional highhe saved that for the billring a ding ding... More..