Well, I had to didn't I? The final Discworld novel. After this, there will be no more. I knew this day would come eventually, but it shouldn't have come so damn soon. I've started reading it and it's just as good as I expected albeit tinged with bittersweetness in every word. One day I shall... Continue Reading →
After many machinations, alterations, deletions, frustrations and other things ending with -tion I have finally finished The Book. I have bits of this book on my computer that date back to 2011 - yikes! All 29 chapters now stand before me, hovering somewhere between novella and novel (I haven't done a word count yet as... Continue Reading →
This is possibly the most famous 'book about writing' there is; William Struck Jr. and E.B. White's The Elements of Style. I didn't read this book at the start of my writing journey, although I'd heard of it before and knew it was supposed to be the book about writing. It's one of a few books... Continue Reading →
At the beginning of last year I posted about resolutions and how it was best to keep things simple. I made a promise to finish my second edit and that was it. So have I done it? Er... ...yes and no. Yes I managed to edit all the chapters of my original work and in... Continue Reading →
I'm happy to report I received the new Terry Pratchett book (thanks Mum and Dad). On top of that I found a 2015 Discworld calendar on sale! I've got The Illustrated Wee Free Men that features Stephen Player's artwork, and definitely think he's a good fit for the stories. What do you think? Related reads... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas everyone. Whatever you're doing and wherever you are I hope you have a day filled with good cheer, warmth and peace. See you in the New Year!
I couldn't resist this little chap I found in a charity shop - books and owls! Related Reads Hedwig & Pigwidgeon
It's nice to come to the end of the year with 300 followers. In the world of blogs this is a drop in a substantial ocean but it means a lot to me. It feels like an approval of the effort I have put into this blog. Thank you to all of those who've chosen... Continue Reading →
Conversation between my boyfriend and I: 'Have you backed up your writing recently?' 'No actually. Very sweet of you to remind me.' 'Well, I just don't fancy dealing with you if you lost it.' Er, thanks. But seriously, backing up your work is vital if you write on any kind of electronic device be it... Continue Reading →
If there's one thing I like, one thing I really get a buzz from about writing, it's editing. That's not to say I don't find it painfully hard at times, But 'smithing' my text until I have the perfect sentence or paragraph or scene is just incredibly satisfying. So, here are my top 5 tips... Continue Reading →
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