I HAVE FINISHED THE FIRST DRAFT OF MY FIRST EVER, EVER NOVEL, PEOPLE! Shouty caps required to express this writing miracle. Let’s not mention editing…
Author: Lisa Sell
Lisa Sell is a fiction writer.
When she's not wrestling with words she can be found showing the love for chocolate, cheese, coffee, books, the cats, and the husband. Perhaps not in that order.
Kitty, Cat, Moggy, Feline Fest
Today’s post is brought to you via the medium of the cat. This is a rebellious attack againstThe Blog Police’s (TM) obsession with cat memes to boost stats.
The End is Nigh. Brace Yourselves!
Cautiously declaring that I’m getting near to the end of the first draft of my novel and silently cursing myself for now being publicly accountable!
Unemployed in the Thoughts Factory
Thoughts and ideas are wily little blighters in ‘writery world’.I used to wonder where authors got their ideas from. Now I’m a writer, I’m, still asking…
‘Never Be a Writer’ They Said…
My motives for writing this post are entirely dishonourable. If I can put off just one talented and upcoming writer from continuing, I may stand a chance.
The Ageing Guide to Continuing Dreaming
Getting older is not the end of the world. Sure, it’s literally near the end of your life, but it can be amazing. Really. Dare to follow your dreams.
I’m Stuck In The Middle With Nowt
One minute you’re typing faster than you can think and the next minute, it strikes, the sticky middle part of the novel. Help! Is there a way out?
‘It Rubs the Lotion on its Skin’
If I had a quid for every time a writer advises a newbie to develop a thick skin to survive, I’d still not be rich given the dodginess of the pound.