Cramping Your Style
We are living in a time of restrictions. Along with it, a whole new lexicon of bubbles, social distancing and r-rates. While limits are tough, using them might be one … Continue reading Cramping Your Style
Tag: Advice
Pushing Through
I’ve just hit a bit of a sticking point, for several reasons. Firstly, two countries (it’s a travel memoir) and 22,000 words into my second draft, I’m losing confidence in … Continue reading Pushing Through
Tackling The Dreaded Second Draft
I made the bold step three weeks ago to stop thinking about it and start writing my second draft. While my novel is finding its home in the world, I’m … Continue reading Tackling The Dreaded Second Draft
Should You Treat Your Creative Stuff Like a Business?
Even writing the title of this blog made me cringe. In a world where it seems like everything is being ‘actioned’ and ‘goal-centred,’ surely our art is the one place … Continue reading Should You Treat Your Creative Stuff Like a Business?
Making Things Perfect
As someone who mostly dabbles in words, it’s rare that I make an Actual Thing I can pick up and hold. I’ve been feeling rather unproductive this week and was … Continue reading Making Things Perfect
Being Creative Every Day
I’ve recently discovered that the French school system is a little different to the UK one. They start a lot younger, and the ‘Maternelle’ is basically nursery provided by the … Continue reading Being Creative Every Day
Editing Like a Boss
I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with editing. There are times when I it feels great to get stuck into a story and give it a good old … Continue reading Editing Like a Boss
Guest Post: How To Create Healthy Habits and Stick to Them in 2021
Featured Image via Unsplash This fortnight’s ‘Advice’ post is brought to you from Cheryl Conklin at Wellness Central who shares her thoughts on finding healthy habits that don’t come with … Continue reading Guest Post: How To Create Healthy Habits and Stick to Them in 2021
Writing Words in the Gaps
Oh how my word count fluctuates! I am in awe of people who post about #5amwritersclub on Twitter, seeing writers share their daily achievements while I’m barely into my first … Continue reading Writing Words in the Gaps
Self Care
It’s fair to say I’ve been busy lately. Setting up a community writing project, finishing a memoir, creating a promotional video and learning new software, continuing to write and submit … Continue reading Self Care
Guest Post: Liz Champion and Writing ‘Slice of Life’
Liz Champion is a writer, teacher, and communications specialist from Yorkshire. She writes a Slice of Life blog about the highs and lows of her everyday life. Her first book, … Continue reading Guest Post: Liz Champion and Writing ‘Slice of Life’
Siblings, Structure and Pandas with Gail Aldwin
I recently enjoyed ‘The String Games‘ by Gail Aldwin. Personally, I think it’s better to go into a book ‘blind,’ so I had no expectations. Right from the off I … Continue reading Siblings, Structure and Pandas with Gail Aldwin
