Tag: Writing
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DI Why?
Here’s a piece I wrote for Western Morning News, all about the trials and tribulations of doing it yourself…
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The day I met the REAL Santa Claus
They say you should never meet your heroes, but there are some opportunities you can’t refuse: like interviewing the REAL Father Christmas. Here’s what happened…
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Mum’s the word…
Over the years I’ve interviewed quite a few high profile people. One of the most inspirational amongst their number was Sarah Turner, known to the world as The Unmumsy Mum.
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Write about what you know?
‘Write about what you know’ Thay’s what they say, isn’t it?
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Nickelodeon days…
Great to look back at my days producing at Nickelodeon. Amazing moments on Me:TV (which won us a Bafta), Slime Across the UK and Nickheads.Wonderful times…
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Homeworking: Eastern Daily Press Feature
Whatever you do, avoid procrastination. Procrastination is the nemesis of the anyone who works from home.
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Classic Column: The Olden Days
If there’s one thing I love to write, it would have to be newspaper columns. These 5 minute reads give a columnist the chance to take a 600 word flight of fancy.
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Sorry Sir Paul… Eastern Daily Press Column
I’m a little bit bored of celebrities jumping on the bandwagon and releasing children’s books. Actually bored doesn’t quite cover it. I feel the glut of actors, actresses, singers and presenters using their fame to dominate the world of children’s literature is actively unhelpful. They’re all at it, Fearne Cotton, Miranda Hart, David Baddiel… the…
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The Perfect Ride: Cycling Plus Feature
Imagine the scene: the sun is shining and the birds are singing. You’re on your bike, riding at that perfect pace: not too slow so you’re burning carbs, not too fast so you take in the vista around you. Your freshly-shaved legs are looking good in perfectly fitting shorts and your tan lines are maturing…
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Bump, Baby & You
Nobody, and I really mean NOBODY is interested in other people’s holiday snaps. They are the photographic equivalent of watching Songs Of Praise at your nan’s house or uncomfortable chats with taxi drivers – something to be endured and got over with, as quickly as is humanly possible.
Chris McGuire: Writer 