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
Tag: Advice
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
Talking to Fear and Curiosity
Fear has been getting the better of me lately. I’ve been trying to pin down whether it’s caused by a general sense that anyone would get when starting out with … Continue reading Talking to Fear and Curiosity
Balancing Creativity and Productivity
I would love to say that I can write this blog with the assured knowledge that I have completely cracked the balance between these two things and that I am … Continue reading Balancing Creativity and Productivity
We Need to Care More About Carers
I’m tired. In a very different way than I usually am. Instead of creating words, marketing myself, pitching and polishing, I am doing one thing. Parenting. I am perfectly aware … Continue reading We Need to Care More About Carers
Getting Started With Writing As A Business
It’s hard not to cut the year into academic slices. I’ve spent so many years being regimented by the bell, the term, the holidays of school, I’m still thinking in … Continue reading Getting Started With Writing As A Business
I’m Angry But Trying To Channel It Creatively
I’m feeling cross. Having now been placed on ‘Tier 2’ in London, there’s going to be no more social engagements for me (unless I can brave the London cold of … Continue reading I’m Angry But Trying To Channel It Creatively
Playing For Ideas
There’s something strange about expectations. I find that positive ones are far worse than negative. Let me explain. If I’m worried about teaching a tricky class, making an awkward phone … Continue reading Playing For Ideas
