Being a writer can be quite frantic at times. Well, in my head it’s frantic. Everywhere I look I can see the potential of a new story. Inspiration comes in many forms and shapes, here are some of mine. Continue reading “Things That Inspire My Writing”
Month: February 2018
Picking up Speed: Four Ways to Increase Word Count
Writing a book, or even a short story, can be a lengthy process. As a reader, it’s hard to understand the amount of time that’s been invested in a piece of work. As a writer, this can be one area where we’d like Continue reading “Picking up Speed: Four Ways to Increase Word Count”
Star Gazing
Yesterday, it was my birthday, 55 years young and don’t feel ‘old’ as this age bracket seems to be described as… what’s that all about? I’ve never put much store by numbers I prefer to think Continue reading “Star Gazing”
Reading Fun
It’s not all about words… Continue reading “Reading Fun”
This Little Piggy Went to Market
No, the post is not about nursery rhymes, though I might have better success with them, and this little pig is rather sweet. Being an Indie writer isn’t just about dreaming up stories. In fact that’s only Continue reading “This Little Piggy Went to Market”
Back In Time
Wouldn’t it be great to have a time machine? When I was ooh… about 7 or 8 years of age, maybe a little older, I used to go to Continue reading “Back In Time”
By Any Other Name – Writing Personas
There are many writers who have written under a pseudonym for a variety of reasons. In what other job could you create an identity behind which you exist, without getting into trouble? For me, the choice to Continue reading “By Any Other Name – Writing Personas”
My Top 5 Favourite TV Shows
It’s that time of year when the evenings are long and cold and there is nothing better than snuggling up on the sofa with a good book or… Continue reading “My Top 5 Favourite TV Shows”