The journal
Stories, ideas & reflections.
Essays on creativity, career, imagination and the work of becoming.
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Why the creative personality must create or die
I came across a nugget of information on a very dark day that changed everything. To be honest this information should have been very obvious to me considering my own experiences and…
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The Creative Career: Why do we want overnight success?
Dear creatives, when did we become enamoured by the idea of quick, overnight successful creative career? We want it all, and we want it…
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A present to my creative self – the WinterABC
I almost never take part in blogging challenges, except in 2020 when I attempted the winter challenge but never finished it. I am determined,…
Latest articles
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What I learnt sacrificing creative writing for financial security
I would love to say I have always loved writing, but the truth is I’m not sure it’s been “always.”…
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Why having uncomfortable conversations matters in our lives
Painkillers are pretty awesome and handy, whoever created them deserves numerous awards. I don’t know anyone who’s never taken a…
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You can have your dream job and still be miserable
Imagine you studied Computer Science for four years, specialized in Software Engineering, and graduated with a merit. I would have…
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Virus-anxiety: How I finally wrote my first ebook
I wrote my first e-book, finally! And it’s on mental health. This was no easy task! It showed me new…
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Why aren’t we doing more about the COVID-19 threat in Zimbabwe?
Are we waiting for a positive case before we take aggressive action? I’m scared. As a Zimbabwean citizen living in…
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When friends die young: RIP Gathrie Shava
Gathrie Shava was a gentle soul who unexpectedly left us. He was too young to die, and it was too…
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I applied for the Chevening scholarship and got rejected.
It was August 2019 and applications for the Chevening Award had just opened. This was my year, finally. With 2…
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Flash fiction: Toe Suckers and Designer Bags
“Okay, now come here, get on your knees,” he said, crooking his fingers. Cindy gave him a long stare and…