Whether you're on your first book or your fifteenth, writing doesn't get easier (unless you can afford to get a team of ghost-writers to do it fo you). Sometimes you need a bit of oomph to get to the end and if that's you, then read on for some words of (kinda) wisdom. 1) Your... Continue Reading →
I love learning about the meaning behind words and phrases. So I thought hey, I'll do a blog post about famous phrases the refer to writing and books because well, I want to and it's my blog. But hopefully some of you out there are also intrigued by this kind of thing so - enjoy!... Continue Reading →
Writing regular blog posts isn't easy. It gets even trickier the longer you blog for. And if you don't post regularly, you may not get the engagement you're hoping for. So how do you keep your blog going without getting overwhelmed? Read on for some top tips to set up your blog so it's doing... Continue Reading →
Obviously we're not be able to visit some places in London at the moment. But once we can, you may be interested in trying some more unusual (and less busy) ideas. Unsurprisingly, some of these have a literary connection, and some are perfect for a bit of creative inspiration. So read on for five things... Continue Reading →
Is Watership Down a children's book? It's significantly darker than most books aimed at kids, especially ones where the central characters are bunnies. But whether you read the book or were simply traumatised by the 1978 film, Richard Adam's 1972 book has left an indelible mark and is widely considered a classic. Watership Down itself... Continue Reading →
Some people out there say they've never doubted themselves. These people are lying. Self doubt affects us all, but for some even more than others. As writers, often working alone, immersed in a world we've created without outside input, it can sometimes be a constant battle. And the worst of it is, we're battling with... Continue Reading →
I wasn't going to write about the events that have once again shown how racism is deeply embedded in the heart of our society. Not because I don't care, but because I didn't see a benefit to me and my tiny writing blog adding to the vast amounts already out there. But silence doesn't serve... Continue Reading →
Some writers just write, others have more creative strings to their bow. I'm always interested in how other art forms can inform your writing. I've looked at using music for soundtrack, and using photographs and images (albeit not ones you've taken). This post is going to be looking at art - more specifically the drawing/painting/sketching ... Continue Reading →
I fidget a lot. It's triggered by a combination of an overactive imagination and anxiety. Anything is fair game to be fiddled with - pens, necklaces, buttons, watch straps, as well as just generally shifting about, no matter if I'm sitting or standing. But can fidgeting help you write? Science would say...maybe. Some research has... Continue Reading →
We all struggle with writer's block from time to time. It's the worst feeling, wanting to writ but feeling like the creativity has been sucked out of you. There are no easy answers. Sometimes you have to wait it out. Sometimes you can force yourself through it. But one neat trick to try is this... Continue Reading →
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