I've recently been reading James Scott Bell's excellent book, "Plot and Structure." Each chapter includes some exercises at the end. Having completed one, I thought I would share the results with you all here, in the hope that it might inspire your creative writing efforts today. When readers read my novels, I want them to... Continue Reading →
The pursuit of a creative writing sanctuary Sacred spaces - the pursuit of a creative writing sanctuary. Creative Spirit podcast 3.
"I know I can achieve this relatively easily because I've broken it down into bite-sized chunks."
I was always on the outside looking in. I didn't quite belong. With that came a rampant fear of rejection and abandonment that to some extent exists to this day.
Three little words... One interesting thing that has started to happen as I journal throughout the day while simultaneously blogging and working on my novel is that I am starting to dream more. I don't remember what my dreams are when I'm awake, at least I can't grab the pen quickly enough to jot them... Continue Reading →
If it's good enough for Mark Zuckerberg, it's good enough for me I've recently been suffering from a bad case of procrastination. I normally love to write, in fact I live and breathe to write. Lately, however, I have been finding almost anything to do before actually sitting down with the manuscript and getting some... Continue Reading →
I'm terrified of releasing my work on the world... So what's stopping me?
Why writers need to behave like athletes A couple of months ago I went searching for a new writing app, and stumbled across Novlr. One of the things I like about Novlr is the dark background which is easier on my eyes. I've been using it for my work ever since. It also has a... Continue Reading →
My sister recently won a ballot place for the London Marathon. Being more of a country stroller and book shop browser I was interested to learn more about the psychology of running such a long way. Sara Kurth has written a fascinating article on the Eight Stages of Running a Marathon. I had these stages... Continue Reading →