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It's the usual story; I'm a twenty-something want-to-be-writer, I've joined Helium in an attempt to improve my writing skills and give them a focus.

I'm a politics and history graduate, a qualified post-16 teacher and I live in Yorkshire in England (which is

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things I think about while waiting in line: 3 of 63
Living in England I'm used to queuing, we Brits will queue for anything, sometimes we join queues just for the fun of it, because let's face it there's nothing more fun than standing in a line waiting is there?There is one thing I never understand whilst queuing; why is it that no matter which till I queue at I always seem to... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Be smart with candles: Tame the risks of open flames: 2 of 30
The romance and relaxing mood created by candlelight are undeniable and while candles are a great way to generate a pleasant ambience in a room it is easy to forget that by lighting a candle there is a potential risk of a fire breaking out. There are around 18,000 fires a year caused by candles, many of these fatal; you can h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Through the eyes of a child: 4 of 46
A bedsheet is a palaceThrough the eyes of a childA garden, a jungleWhere lions run wildA box is a carOr a house, or a boatOr a magical carpetOn which you can floatTo a land far awayWhere monsters roamAnd angels, and fairiesAnd a big angry gnomeA child sees the worldWith anticipationA place to exploreWith imaginationWhere colo... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Tricks for giving your dog a pill: 1 of 11
A sick dog is often a worry for the whole family and trying to convince your pet that the pill you're trying to stick down is throat is actually for his own good can present an unexpected and unwanted challenge.The best way to ensure your dog is willing to take a tablet from you is to develop a good bond of trust from the ver... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Is jewelry-making an art form or a craft?: 1 of 9
There is no doubt that the terms 'art' and 'craft' are interlinked. This makes the process of defining jewelry-making as an art or a craft incredibly difficult. The Cambridge dictionary defines the word craft as an "activity needing skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects." Art on the other hand can be ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Inside a woman's purse: 3 of 26
A woman's purse is a magical mystical place, a place which defies everything physicists have taught us about space and time. A woman's purse is capable of carrying much more on than its exterior would have you believe, if you put something in a woman's purse chances are you won't find it for days. That is because a woman's pu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Vampires: 13 of 110
They rise from their graves, ready to feastTo suck on the blood of man, woman or beastIn shadows they hide, they stay out of sightThey thrive in the dark, in the dead of the nightThey rapidly rise to the human domainTo feast on the blood that runs through your veinsTheir hunger grows fast, it is food that they needThey search... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture A buying guide to various types of beds: 1 of 8
A good night's sleep is an essential ingredient to starting the day off with a smile. The key to a good night's sleep is choosing the right bed, as well as comfort a bed can ensure that your bedroom has the right look and feel for the perfect night's sleep. There are many types of beds to choose from so if you're planning on ... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Facts about Saturn: 1 of 6
Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun, is probably best known for the beautiful system of seven rings that surround this giant planet. Known to many as the Ringed Planet', Saturn is actually not the only planet in our Solar System to have a system of rings. Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune all have rings orbiting round them; howe... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Best ways to keep your house warm on a winter's day: 3 of 17
Being cold in your house is never pleasant but there are tips you can follow to make sure your house stays warm even on the coolest of days. One of the first things you should do is check your house for drafts, even the smallest of drafts can make your house considerably cooler, covering large drafts caused by gaps in windows... More..