Names invented by Writers
Just back from a wonderful and very productive writing residency in Portugal . As I need to catch breath, unpack and get to grips with unanswered emails I thought I … Continue reading
A hint…a suggestion…Orson Welles Quotes for Writers and Playwrights (and people who like quotes)
I want to give the audience a hint of a scene. No more than that. Give them too much and they won’t contribute anything themselves. Give them just a suggestion … Continue reading
Test your knowledge of English…and weep
Which of the following is the “correct” plural of octopus? Which are acceptable variants? Which are “wrong”? octopuses octopi octopodes This old blog (the original post was written five years … Continue reading
International Humour Writing competition in honour of Mark Twain
Against the assault of Laughter nothing can stand — Mark Twain This is the second annual competition organised to raise funds for the Mark Twain House and Museum in Connecticut USA … Continue reading
Mentoring for Novelists – from the inside
I’m delighted to welcome Laura Wilkinson to my blog. She is many things, including a succesful novelist and busy mother. She is also a professional writing mentor. On May 1st … Continue reading
What women writers need…Lorrie Moore Quotes for Writes ( and people who like quotes)_
If I had a staff of even one person, or could tolerate a small amphetamine habit, or entertain the possibility of weekly blood transfusions, or had been married to Vera … Continue reading
Free Poetry Workshop in Brighton – book now
CREATIVE FUTURE – the national organisation that nurtures marginalised artists and writers – is running a free creative writing workshop on May 19th in Brighton Two poets will lead a … Continue reading
Writing is a humbling occupation – Paul Auster Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
Each book is a new book. I’ve never written it before and I have to teach myself how to write it as I go along. The fact that I’ve written … Continue reading
This is a first for me….
I’m performing in a horse box next Friday and Saturday at Brighton Festival Fringe. I’m told it’s a very nice horse box and it is sited right next door to … Continue reading
What the Opportunity of a Lifetime did for Me
Guest Post by writer Laura Sleep In late 2011 something happened which was either a huge coincidence or fate. Depending on how life is going I pivot between these two … Continue reading
When reviews really matter…
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Image source reddit.com “Bilbo Baggins was a Hobbit who lived in his Hobbit hole and never went for adventures, at last Gandalf…
Make Crime Pay – leading literary agent is looking for new crime novelists
AM Heath is one of the UK’s major literary agents. It won’t be long before they are celebrating their 100th birthday and they have a very impressive author list. For … Continue reading
All Good Books are Alike…Ernest Hemingway Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
All good books are alike in that they are truer than if they had really happened and after you are finished reading one you will feel that all that happened to … Continue reading
Can you write a nice cup of tea? Brighton flash fiction competition
Crossing The Teas is a Brighton based Oral History and Photographic Exhibition exploring different cultural practices around the shared custom of drinking tea. The project is a chance for local … Continue reading
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