How to write a short story….and enter a competition
I recently came across the WikiHow entry on how to write a short story. The actual article contains good advice, but I arched an eyebrow when I read the introduction. … Continue reading
Can’t write? Do the housework instead – Chuck Palahniuk Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)
Alternating the thoughtful task of writing with the mindless work of laundry or dish washing will give you the breaks you need for new ideas and insights to occur. If … Continue reading
Today is International Conscientious Objectors Day
I’ve been sent a very interesting press release from the Imperial War Museum in London that I want to share with you. Until I read it I didn’t realise that … Continue reading
Creative Writing Newsletter – is that a good idea?
I’ve decide to give it a go – nothing too big or extravagant – sent by email to anyone who specifically says that they want to receive a copy. What … Continue reading
Dr Johnson on editing – quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)
From The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell Miss Adams: “Do you think, Sir, you could make your Ramblers better?” Johnson: “Certainly I could.” Boswell: “I’ll lay a bet, … Continue reading
Getting the Opening Write
Originally posted on The Proof Angel blog:
We assess people in the first few moments after meeting them. The same is true of writing. Whether it is a novel, an…
Why English teachers are important – John Cooper Clarke: Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
English teachers are valuable because language is the stuff we all deal in every waking hour. Unlike logarithms. To use language in a powerful or persuasive way is in everyone’s … Continue reading
A facebook page for creative writers — Safari Friday searching the web for writers and readers
This week I want to recommend a facebook page. City Lit in central London is the largest adult education centre in Europe and is now has a very active page … Continue reading
America’s another country: they do things differently there — so don’t make assumptions
I wrote this post on another blog back in 2010 and when I came across it the other day I thought it was still interesting and still relevant. Hope you … Continue reading
“I don’t do realism…” James Patterson — Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
I don’t do realism. Sometimes people will mention that something I’ve written doesn’t seem realistic and I always picture them looking at a Chagall and thinking the same thing. You … Continue reading
Advice to school students from Kurt Vonnegut
Heard about the letter that Kurt Vonnegut sent to a group of High School students in New York, but have only just come across this video created by Dogtooth Films, … Continue reading
Is this the month self-publishing becomes respectable in the UK?
The Guardian newspaper has joined with publisher Legend Times to offer a monthly literary prize to the best self-published novels written in the English language – translations are also eligible. … Continue reading
One of the worse things you can say to a writer…
… is that you can write about anything you like, for as long as you like and it doesn’t matter when you finish. If you haven’t got a hungry publisher … Continue reading
If I have an Apple and You have an Apple – George Bernard Shaw Quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)
“If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an … Continue reading
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