Dave Cox Biography

Teacher, writer, poet and songwriter. I've taught GCSE English language and literature for 16 years. I built Lamplight (lamplight.org.uk) — a little word-desk for students, poets and songwriters. You write the line first; then, when you type in a noun, verb or adjective, Lamplight suggests language techniques and shows you how to use them to lift what you've already written. That order matters to me: it never writes for you — the writing stays yours, and Lamplight only offers ways to make it stronger. After 16 years in the classroom, I've found it works beautifully for teaching creative writing. 

If Only

Blog Posted by Dave Cox: 1/25/2022 9:02:00 PM

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January 27, 2022 at 11:34 AM
Hello Dave I watched your play this morning and found it thought-provoking and well-performed. It left an air of poignancy too and the reminder that our words can have such positive or negative effects on a person's life. Thank you for sharing. Were you yourself playing one of the roles out of interest?
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January 27, 2022 at 11:57 AM
Thank you Wendy for your kind comments. The actors were part of Orchard Theatre project.
Raiser Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 12:05 PM
Bravo!
Cox Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 12:49 PM
Thank you. I really appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

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