When something like this comes flying through the ether to your inbox, in my case via the weekly email of the very talented William Gallagher, at a time when you most need […]
Serendipity or a kick in the pants?
Done Really Is Better Than Perfect
I once had the brief but luxurious opportunity of writing full time, it was stupendous. It didn’t feel like it at the time because I didn’t really think about it, much less […]
Why Writer Networking Is A Better Option Than Wall Hugging
Towards the end of 2014 I took the opportunity to attend Writers’ Toolkit – an annual networking and discussion day run by Writing West Midlands. It was, I think one of the most enjoyable events of […]
Making Wishes A Reality
When I first started blogging, I’ll be honest, I had no idea what I should be doing other than the fact that the ubiquitous ‘everybody’ was advising me I should be building […]
Letter To An Unknown Soldier #1418NOW
The first writing project I ever got involved with when I started writing fiction was the collaborative 24 Hour Book project on which Kate Pullinger was the lead writer. It was a marvellous […]
ONE WORD AFTER ANOTHER 