In my last post in 2022, I mentioned how much my writing and knowledge of the publishing industry has grown since I first sat down at my dining table to write. Considering how little I knew at the time, it wasn’t hard. Knowing what I do now, I realise how many misconceptions I held about the …
Someone help me out here. How is it March already? I’m still getting over the end of Christmas and gingerbread 😭 But in all seriousness, I don’t really know how we’re this far into 2023 already. Anyone else feeling the same? Why a monthly wrap up? In the name of improving my writing, I’ve started …
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Is my writing actually any good? If you’re like me, this question likes to haunt you every so often. It usually pops into your head when you’re reading a good book in the genre/age category you work in. It can make for a rough sleep that night. In small doses, this question can be good; …
It’s crazy to think it’s already December of 2022. The new year is just around the corner, and like most people, it has me looking back on how my writing has developed since I first put words to paper. For me, December 25th doesn’t just mark Christmas. It also marks the date I started writing. …
I can already hear you saying, “Well, duh. Of course it is.” And you’d be right. But how many of us actually remember to have fun while we’re doing it? It’s easy to turn our creative processes into another daily grind, when that’s not what they’re supposed to be. I don’t mean we shouldn’t be …
Part Two Missed Part One? Read it here. Mud squelched through my fingers, slipping away like grains of sand. I dug deeper, seeking purchase. I refused for this to be the end. I dragged myself another few inches forward, gasping at the pain the movement brought. My eyes remained locked on the line of stones that …
I found this piece of wisdom while skimming through The Elements of Style this week. It resonated with me, not because it serves as a reminder there is no shortcut to hard work, but because it acts as a roadmap of sorts. How often do people tell you to take the long way home, but …
