Is there anything wrong with writing ‘for free’?
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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
8 reasons why you should start tweeting or come back if you’ve stopped
This is based on a post I wrote back in 2010 and I think it still holds true. If Facebook is about renewing and making contacts, Twitter is about information … Continue reading
Happy St Patrick’s Day
Beannachtai La Fheile Phadraig I chose this particular photograph because it has the feel of an Irish day and I love the rain coloured mountains in the background. Two gifts … Continue reading
Favourite book covers
I’m editing a charity anthology right now and I’ve been thinking a lot about book covers. Over the years some covers have burned into my memory – a sudden artistic … Continue reading
My Writing Process – Blog Tour
First of all, a big thank you to Laura Wilkinson for suggesting that I take part in this tour. Laura writes two very different types of fiction – erotic romance … Continue reading
I’m not sure I can define romantic, but I’m pretty sure this isn’t it…
Romance originally meant a story about a dashing hero written in French. As those stories often revolved around unrequited love, adoration from afar and secret trysts (what a nice word) … Continue reading
I haven’t been hiding, honest. First the good news and then the bad…
You probably haven’t noticed but I’ve been a bit quiet lately and missed some scheduled posts – in particular last Monday’s creative writing exercise. That wasn’t intentional but a few … Continue reading
A Twitter Confession
Looking back at the posts written a year ago when I first started this blog I’m a bit embarrassed about one in particular. My list of the kind of people … Continue reading
A Plea for Plain English
Originally posted on The Proof Angel blog:
This is a memo to the War Cabinet headed “Brevity”. It is a bit depressing how little progress has been made. ‘To do…
Wannabe Writers on TV
Heard from two bloggers – Catherine Ryan Howard and Kathleen McGurl – about a pilot for a new reality television staring real wannabe writers trying to get publishing deals and … Continue reading
What is a short story?
Someone asked me recently to define a short story. I could understand her difficulty because it’s much easier to say what’s it’s not. It’s not an idea that could have … Continue reading
Does knowing what happens in the end spoil a story?
I’ve been looking back at old posts and I thought I’d share one I wrote two years ago (on a previous blog) after reading an interesting article in The Guardian. … Continue reading
You could be the next Doctor Who…but is that really a good idea?
I’m not talking about the BBC Christmas 2013 Special when the 12th doctor will be revealed. The route to being this Doctor is much simpler – no acting school or … Continue reading
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