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…
‘The Enemy’ Strikes Back and Then Some…
Tag: doubt
Dear Firstie: A Letter to my First Draft
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.
I’ve Won a Blogging Competition!!
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’!
Writing Lessons Learned From Teaching
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.
Job’s a (Sort of) Good ‘Un, I Hope…
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…
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!
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.
Crushed By A 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.