It’s a weird feeling to lose a favourite author. I woke up on the morning of Tuesday July 31st to the news that Maeve Binchy had died at the age of 72. I didn’t know Maeve at all personally, but… Continue Reading →
When you are a part-time writer, there are a lot of other things that claim your attention. Family, friends, a social life and work all seem determined to claim their pound of flesh, and you know what they say about… Continue Reading →
Writers seem to love sharing tips and advice for improving their writing, and I’m afraid I’m no exception. When I visit other people’s blogs, I absorb everything I can and my love of top tips led me to subscribe to… Continue Reading →
Most writers when they first start out do not have the luxury of writing full-time. They have bills to pay and families to support and most writers are crippled with self-doubt about whether their writing is any good. Plus, contrary… Continue Reading →
Recently I wrote about whether or not an unpublished writer should have a blog, and through interactions with readers I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a good way to inspire you as well as building connections with other people,… Continue Reading →
Last weekend I had two what I would call Good Writing Days (GWD). Normally when I find myself with a free weekend I get so intimidated by the hours stretching ahead of me that I start to find excuses not… Continue Reading →
When this post was first drafted several weeks ago, I was full of inspiration and possibility. That’s the effect the Christmas and New Year period has on me! Having recently read the January issue of Writing Magazine, I could feel… Continue Reading →
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