Claire Amy Handscombe
Bio
Host of the Brit Lit Podcast.
Books:
UNSCRIPTED, a novel about a young woman with a celebrity crush and a determined plan
CONQUERING BABEL: A Practical Guide to Learning a Language
WALK WITH US: How the West Wing Changed Our Lives.
Stories (46/0)
10 Useful Tips for Writing when in Quarantine with Your Family
Working from home isn’t new to everyone. Some of us freelance in our houses and apartments most days, and we like it that way — the kids go off to school, the life partner goes to the office, and we get down to work cranking out words and crafting worlds.
By Claire Amy Handscombe4 years ago in Lifehack
On Books and Unrequited Love
A while back, I met a man who, in another life, might have been my soulmate. The profound unlikelihood of our ever being together didn’t stop me falling hard for him. He probably had no idea I felt this way, and that’s likely for the best.
By Claire Amy Handscombe4 years ago in Humans
Stretching Yourself Can Feel Amazing
A while ago, I’m still not exactly sure why, I started ballet lessons. Those who know me best find this to be hilarious. I am not, to say the least, proportioned like your typical ballet dancer. I also have slightly inward knees, so even a basic first position is difficult for me to do with any measure of grace, never mind ease. I have never had hand-eye co-ordination or any ability to quickly grasp instructions regarding what I do with my body. I am not particularly fit.
By Claire Amy Handscombe4 years ago in Motivation
Somewhat Famous Belgians
What Belgium lacks in size (and, apparently, in famous people) it more than makes up for with other charms. And not to sound defensive, but it really is tiny — the size of Rhode Island. So before you judge, let’s see how many famous Rhode Islanders you can name…
By Claire Amy Handscombe4 years ago in Geeks
10 Reasons to Consider Getting a Language Tutor
Maybe I’m biased, but I think a language tutor can help you immeasurably with your learning. Here’s why. Motivation You need an iron will to keep going with self-study alone beyond the initial buzz of the first few weeks or months. It’s useful to know that one person at least will be able to tell if you’ve made any progress. And it doesn’t have to be weekly if it doesn’t suit your budget — a quarterly review may be enough to keep you on track.
By Claire Amy Handscombe4 years ago in Lifehack
How To Read When You Are Anxious
As social isolation hit, many readers went out and panic bought novels the way others hoarded toilet paper. But as the days have turned into weeks, something else has started to happen: even avid bookworms are finding it hard to motivate themselves to pick up a book or to concentrate for long when they do.
By Claire Amy Handscombe4 years ago in Geeks
6 Ways to Learn a Language Without Spending Much Money
Have you looked at the price of Rosetta Stone, private tuition, or immersion courses abroad and discounted yourself from language learning? Don’t! Good as those may be (and certainly immersion courses in particular are very effective), there are cheaper ways to study a language.
By Claire Amy Handscombe4 years ago in Lifehack
10 Reasons I'll Buy a Book
You’ve heard it said a hundred times, and you’ve probably said it yourself too: so many books, so little time. I’m too scared to count the unread books on my shelves, but I estimate that, between the hardbacks I’ve bought at author events, the many bargains I’ve bagged at Strand Books, and all the e-books I’ve accumulated on both my Kindle and my Kobo, I probably have enough reading material for the next five years. Maybe more. Maybe quite a lot more.
By Claire Amy Handscombe4 years ago in Geeks
