I am the world’s worst person at taking time out when I have to. Who better to write about how important it is to have some rest then? Yes, I know…
The Battle Against Having a Rest
Letting Go: When Your Novel Goes to Beta Readers
Beta readers are amazing people. The beta reading process for an author isn’t always so amazing. Cue the agonising waiting game.
If I Wasn’t a Writer I Could Be…
If writing doesn’t work out what can we do? Eat our body weight in chocolate or find another occupation? Transferable skills are where it’s at. So what other jobs could a writer do? Warning: this post may contain unhelpful and silly advice.
Support Comes From Unexpected People
Writing or any pursuit can be lonely if we allow the lack of support from our loved ones to taint it. Look to the ‘strangers’ out there who champion you. The unexpected ones can be the best cheerleaders.
Why This Writer Runs
Writing and running – a strange combination? Yes, if you insist on doing both at the same time. Otherwise running helps prevent writer’s butt and shows us how to be better writers. Honestly.
Words That Make Me Go ‘Aargh’!
Words are my friends and tools of my trade, until they make me go ‘aargh’. We all have words we love to hate. Curl up and cringe along with me. Share yours too!
How Writers Are Superheroes
Writers are freaking superheroes, capable of magnificent feats of writing wonder. Channel your inner hero and hoist your underpants over those spangly tights.
Television Doesn’t Kill Writing: How TV Helps Me Write
Television isn’t writing’s enemy. Used effectively, TV can enhance your writing. Turn your TV set on and be blown away by the clever writers who create some of it.