Have you got a novel in you?
If the answer is yes, of course, there’s every chance that’s where it really ought to stay. It is terribly hard work writing a novel, believe me. And the world is already full of very good ones, just a few of which are piled up waiting for me to have time to read them, or [...]
What’s that in dog years?
asked Ryan, when I said earlier today that although I’m a crabby old bat, I’m actually a young writer. What I mean of course, is that I have a lot to learn; and I’m hoping it is possible for an old dog to learn new tricks. I’m currently reading a book about writing by the [...]
What exactly counts as publication?
My goal for this year, next year, actually my ultimate goal of all goals, is to get published. I’ve been submitting stories for the past couple of years, and I’m working on a novel, so it seems fairly obvious what I’m aiming for. Image via Wikipedia Except over the past few years there have been [...]
What's in a pen-name?
Of course, I am procrastinating again, especially when I look back at Bian’s blog about business names, where I suggested keeping it simple, and personal. What should I be doing? Well, I have just submitted my entry for the Crime Writer’s Association Debut Dagger competition. I have written my first chapter of 3000 words, and [...]
All that jazz – All in A Day
If I sat down and really thought about what I could achieve in a single day, I might be able to come up with some interesting challenges that I think might be possible…. but record a whole album? Well that would probably not be one of them, even if I had the requisite talents. But [...]
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