LM Milford

Author of the Allensbury Mysteries

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When You Start Comparing Yourself To Other Writers

Some great advice for tackling that old foe Comparison-it is!

For the love of a library

It’s not often that I get publicly angry and rant about things, but I’ve got to join in the outrage against the closure and scaling back opening hours at libraries. I found out last week that the library in my… Continue Reading →

IWSG: Taking the unenforced day off

Every month I post on the first Wednesday as a member of the Insecure Writers’ Support Group. The group was set up by Alex J. Cavanaugh to bring together writers to offer each other support. Pop along to the website… Continue Reading →

Writers who inspire me: Louise Voss and Mark Edwards

One of the qualities I admire most in people is a can-do attitude; those people who when life throws down an obstacle don’t give up but work out a way around it. Louise and Mark are these kind of people…. Continue Reading →

ISWG: The generosity of writers

A few weeks ago I wrote about my big dilemma. I made a decision and have decided to go for the traditional publishing route. (Thanks to everyone who helped with their opinions and support). So my book is now edited,… Continue Reading →

IWSG: Go Team LM Milford!

No one in my life – as far as I know – has ever laughed at my dream of being a published author. In fact, they’ve been incredibly supportive, not trying to distract me from that goal with negative comments… Continue Reading →

Writers who inspire me – Ann Cleeves

It’s been said before many times, writing is not easy. You often hear stories about one hit wonders who write one great book, praised to the skies and then disappear without a trace. Ann Cleeves is not one of these…. Continue Reading →

A big decision – what’s next?

I’m in a bit of a dilemma. The edit of Book One is now finished and I’m a little unsure of what my next step should be. Maybe you can help – I have a couple of questions that need… Continue Reading →

Writing fast versus writing well

You hear tales, don’t you, of writers who work on a chapter, perfecting every word, before they move on to the next one. I also read an interview recently with Cathy Kelly where she said if she often completes more… Continue Reading →

Taking it easier on myself

As beginners, writers are always told ‘Write every day’ and this is good advice. Forming a habit of adding to your work-in-progress – whatever that is – on a regular basis is a good idea and one I would suggest… Continue Reading →

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