Writers need inspiration. Sometimes we get flashes from no-where. But often it’s the places we go, the people we meet and the things we experience that provide the exciting idea. Unfortunately short days, longs nights and cold, wet weather don’t… Continue Reading →
Sometimes it seems impossible to start writing. Your brain is too stuffed with thoughts about work, family, money, health – it feels like there’s no way to get into writing gear. If you’re struggling with this, why not try “hacking”… Continue Reading →
There’s plenty of writing advice out there. But getting tips about the kind of things writers should do to be well, good writers is only one side of the coin. Understanding what to avoid is also important. Mistakes are part… Continue Reading →
It sounds simple. Writers write. It kind of goes with the territory. And if we didn’t like, nay love, nay were obsessed by writing we wouldn’t do it. But the things we can love we can also, at times, dislike,… Continue Reading →
Writing around a day-job can be tricky. Unless you’re a real morning person or a true night owl, your potentially productive daylight hours are taken up with working rather than writing. But if you’re smart you make writing at work,… Continue Reading →
There is only a smallish group of people who can earn their keep doing what they truly love. If what you love is writing or anything else arts-based, this group becomes even smaller. Unless you’re independently wealthy or are supported… Continue Reading →
My New Year’s Resolution was to write and publish a second book – and I did. I’ll allow myself a little bit of pride in that (but not too much because I’m a writer and I’m British). I’ve now published… Continue Reading →
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