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‘The Enemy’ Strikes Back and Then Some…

Posted on 18th Jul 201625th Oct 2016 by Lisa Sell36 Comments

We all have fears. Having the strength to acknowledge them is the beginning of winning the battle. Today I am facing mine and sharing it with you. I am scared…

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Dear Firstie: A Letter to my First Draft

Posted on 4th Jul 201625th Oct 2016 by Lisa Sell25 Comments

The first draft of a novel brings joy and pain in equal measure. Finishing it can be tough but the ‘Firstie’ should alwaysw be loved and cherished.

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I’ve Won a Blogging Competition!!

Posted on 26th Jun 201620th Oct 2016 by Lisa Sell32 Comments
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I have won a competition, held on the Positive Writer website (a multiple award-winning site for writers), for a competition called ‘Writers’ Crushing Doubt’!

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Writing Lessons Learned From Teaching

Posted on 13th Jun 201625th Oct 2016 by Lisa Sell21 Comments

I used to be an English teacher. In my head sometimes I still am. Those pesky pupils taught me a great deal about how I can be a writer. Really.

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Job’s a (Sort of) Good ‘Un, I Hope…

Posted on 7th Jun 201625th Oct 2016 by Lisa Sell22 Comments

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…

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The End is Nigh. Brace Yourselves!

Posted on 31st May 201625th Oct 2016 by Lisa Sell10 Comments
The end is near toilet roll

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!

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Is There Anybody Out There?

Posted on 11th May 20166th Nov 2016 by Lisa Sell17 Comments
Is there anybody out there?

Blogging and writing are initially solo exploits. However when you start engaging and communicating, the blogosphere becomes a whole lot more social.

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Crushed By A Cheeseburger

Posted on 10th May 201625th Oct 2016 by Lisa Sell10 Comments
Cheeseburger

This post was entered into the Positive Writer Blogging Contest 2016 and I won! I once doubted my writing ability because of a cheeseburger. Really.

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