Matthew Sylvester
Writing
NERF Scenario Games for birthday parties
As a family we like to muck around with NERF guns on the odd occasion. Back when I was running Exeter Practical Martial Arts, we used to give NERF gun parties during the summer and winter. My wife and I also used to work at Skirmish Exeter, and whilst there I wrote a number of … Continue reading
Mordred’s Victory & Other Martial Arts Mutterings by Jamie Clubb – Masterful Insights from a wandering warrior
Most of you will know that I was Features Editor and Technical Consultant for what used to be four of the most popular and influential martial arts magazines in the UK. At one point I was actually writing up to 80% of the content. During that time I was privileged to meet, interview and train … Continue reading
Seasons of War – A War Doctor Unofficial Charity Anthology for Caudwell Children Charity
Many people who follow me on Facebook and Twitter will no doubt be aware that I have been accepted into one of the most exciting projects I’ve ever taken part in. Seasons of War is an unofficial War Doctor Anthology. It’s official, I’m now an unofficial Dr. Who author and I got to write a story … Continue reading
Warriors: Past to Present – A writer’s reference, and a writing challenge – Part 3 – Yorkist Man at Arms – Battle of Bosworth 1485
The amazing photographer, Thom Atkinson has recently published what he calls ‘Soldiers Inventories’ on his website. These photos are clearly a work of art and show a love for the subject that is sublime. Each piece is laid out as if it were part of a puzzle and every time I look at them, I spot something different, … Continue reading
Warriors: Past to Present – A writer’s reference, and a writing challenge – Part 2 – Mounted Knight – Siege of Jerusalem 1244
The amazing photographer, Thom Atkinson has recently published what he calls ‘Soldiers Inventories’ on his website. These photos are clearly a work of art and show a love for the subject that is sublime. Each piece is laid out as if it were part of a puzzle and every time I look at them, I spot something different, … Continue reading
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