Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing, and life is a Substack focused on exploring a wide range of topics encompassing literary reflections, personal musings on daily life, in-depth book reviews, creative nonfiction writing experiments, and the inclusion of humor. It delves into everyday experiences, literature analysis, writing practices, cultural assessments, and personal anecdotes to offer nuanced perspectives on life and art.

Literature and Book Reviews Creative Writing and Nonfiction Personal Musings and Everyday Life Cultural and Artistic Commentary Writing Techniques and Experiments Music and Arts Humor and Satire Health and Lifestyle Changes Personal Development and Self-improvement Technology and Media

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The death of writer's block

13 implied HN points • 05 May 23

Writer's block can be overcome with various strategies like getting fresh air and brainstorming ideas.
Trying different genres and activities can help in generating new writing ideas.
Using constraints like starting each sentence with the same letter can stimulate creativity.

Experiments in style: Overblown writing

13 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23

📚 Literature Style Writing Parody Genres Experiments

Experiments in style can involve reworking text into different styles or genres.
Overblown writing uses elaborate language and descriptions to transform a simple story.
Exploring different writing styles can help improve writing skills and bring a fresh perspective to storytelling.

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13 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23

📚 Literature Poetry Reflections

The weather in England is cold and grim, even in spring.
Despite the weather, daffodils are in full bloom.
The poem touches on the theme of Eros and rising emotions.

Start the week #14

13 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23

🎭️ Culture Writing Literature Art Entertainment Community

Wibbow concept focuses on writing productivity over other tasks.
London adventures included attending an education book awards evening.
Joining a gym and writing a 100-word drabble about meaningful songs are part of the writer's activities.

Review of Old Truths and New Clichés

12 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23

📚 Literature Writing Review Authors Essays

Comparison of two versions of a book review.
Author shares published and original versions for comparison.
Encouraging feedback on preferred version with reasons.

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Start the week #19

11 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Illustration Graphic design Fine Art

The author shares insights about London, personal experiences, and free art resources.
London's Westfield is a vibrant place for human connection and activities like chess and badminton.
The author discusses Oulipo writing, an art exhibition, and offers vegan cake recipe assistance.

Start the week #22

10 implied HN points • 08 May 23

📚 Literature Writing Books Reading Authorship Newsletter

The importance of seeking expert advice while also valuing your own expertise and experience.
Consider subscribing to newsletters in topics of interest for more insights and perspectives.
Maintaining consistency in sharing content like newsletters and acknowledging setbacks.

Reply to Rebecca #8

10 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture History Art Travel Literature Humor

The London tube map can be deceiving in terms of actual distance between stations.
The IKEA shopping experience is designed to guide people through all sections, including the food area.
Meeting politicians in real life can sometimes reveal unexpected encounters and interactions.