18th July, 2020
It was great that the Emerging Writers Festival was digital this year. I really enjoyed each and every presenter. However, I have to say that Omar Sakr’s presentation ‘In Poetic … Continue reading
29th November, 2017
So after such a low blog a few months ago, this one is quite different. I have been offered a publishing contract for my children’s book, Simon goes to Spain … Continue reading
17th August, 2017
Hello to all those fellow suffers of the writing bug. As I plod along with my writing I am pleased to say I have started my second 80,000 word project … Continue reading
4th January, 2017
Happy New Year to all. I hope you had a great Christmas. How many of you made New Year’s resolutions? After checking on last year’s resolutions it was clear I … Continue reading
16th July, 2016
So the long haul of editing begins in earnest. After a rather hilarious reading at my writer’s group of the development of my protagonist and her relationship with Mike, I … Continue reading
7th July, 2016
Wow, one month since my last post! It has been a busy month, reports to write among other things. I attended a Children’s Book Writing course, run by Aleesah Darlison, … Continue reading
2nd June, 2016
Well, I just finished reading Francine Prose’s book, ‘Reading Like a Writer’, which is a must read for anyone who, like me, wants to learn about writing without going to … Continue reading
19th May, 2016
As I plod through my editing, well it’s not quite that hum drum, deleting scenes in the first draft that don’t support the character development is proving more difficult than … Continue reading
5th May, 2016
More editing, and even more changes. I resorted to some recreational reading this week and despite it being a light read it had some excellent examples of tension. Megan Crane’s … Continue reading
14th April, 2016
Last week I attended a book club for writers, the first I have ever been to. I was motivated to join because I want to learn more about literature, in … Continue reading
