Why my new writing class is a drop-in
I’m confident that my new afternoon writing class will appeal to both those with experience looking for an opportunity to mix with others in a creative atmosphere and people who … Continue reading
“…my eyes will never see what is beheld by yours…” George Gissing: Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
It is the mind which creates the world around us, and even though we stand side by side in the same meadow, my eyes will never see what is beheld … Continue reading
The Night at the Palace – Let Your Imagination Run Riot #Repost
Originally posted on First Night Design:
FROM THE ARCHIVE 18th February 2013 Night. An abandoned palace. The middle of nowhere. Two ghostly figures. Now let your imagination run riot. Created…
Writing bad blank verse and searching for someone wonderful…Anna Quindlen: Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
I read and walked for miles at night along the beach, writing bad blank verse and searching endlessly for someone wonderful who would step out of the darkness and change … Continue reading
My new blog…AT A GENTLE PACE
I would love you to follow my new travel lifestyle blog AT A GENTLE PACE I’m not forsaking this one, but the new blog is a place for writing about … Continue reading
Monday Creative Writing Exercise — FORBIDDEN
From the archives: this was first published in 2013. The focus in this exercise is on creating atmosphere and a convincing sense of place. The subject is ‘Forbidden Place’ – … Continue reading
“…failure is what writers do.” Anne Enright QUOTES FOR WRITERS (AND PEOPLE WHO LIKE QUOTES)
I have no problem with failure – it is success that makes me sad. Failure is easy. I do it every day, I have been doing it for years. I … Continue reading
Monday Creative Writing Exercise because it’s a good way to start the week: ROMANCE
This is a lucky dip romance…. Pick your numbers and you’ll have your characters, what brings them together and what keeps them apart. All you have to do is write…but … Continue reading
How to make music with words – Gary Provost QUOTES FOR WRITERS (and people who like quotes)
This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The … Continue reading
Want to publish your book yourself? 12 things to consider before you start
By international bestselling novelist Sarah Rayner Let me cut to the chase. There is a huge amount out there about self-publishing, and I don’t want to double up on what other authors have already … Continue reading
Monday creative writing exercise because it’s a good way to start the week. Character study
You are in some kind of a waiting room: the accident and emergency department of a hospital, attending a job interview, waiting to be interviewed by the police after witnessing … Continue reading
The difference between critics and artists – Picasso. Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
When art critics get together they talk about Form and Structure and Meaning. When artists get together they talk about where you can buy cheap turpentine. Pablo Picasso photo … Continue reading
You can write the best Valentine Day’s message ever…
Instead of a writing quote this Sunday, here is a quotation that will help you be orginal and witty and sincere (and still sound like you) Use Woody Allen as … Continue reading
Tell us about your dream creative writing course…and win
Can you help? At the Beach Hut Writing Academy* in Brighton we have lots of ideas for courses in 2016 . Completing a VERY short survey will help us pick … Continue reading
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