Let’s start with what is creative writing. Dictionaries describe it as typically fiction or poetry that displays imagination and invention.
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Is Indie Publishing a Piece of Cake?
That all depends on how far you will go for that slice of sweet goodness! Firstly, let’s look at the reasons you may want to be an indie author. You like to remain in CONTROL of EVERYTHING. I get this, I honestly do, when you go down the traditionally published route your begin to looseContinueContinue reading “Is Indie Publishing a Piece of Cake?”
Flexing the Writing Muscle
Do you write daily? I do. Now. Not always what I should be writing, but I do write. I am and have always been, a big list maker, it is probably why plotting ideas and creating beatsheets is easier for me than others. I can write extensive notes, on my work and that of myContinueContinue reading “Flexing the Writing Muscle”
Self Love
Hands up if you’re a writer who has suffered self -doubt? Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com The two seem to go hand in hand, we are after all putting something very personal out there for public viewing and critisim. The key here is to understand that you will always get negative feedback off someone.ContinueContinue reading “Self Love”
Writer’s Mistakes!
It’s really as simple as that. Mistakes are allowed, in fact let’s go one step further and encourage them! Remember when I told you about my sons and the cornflakes? That was an accident. Son no. 3 had made the mistake of over reaching. BUT… if he hadn’t they would never have heard the soundsContinueContinue reading “Writer’s Mistakes!”
Creativity is…
Do you remember these cartoons drawn by Kim Casali for her new husband? They used to feature everywhere. Creativity can be like the many examples given in the ‘love is…’ cartoons, it comes in many forms. For me personally, my creativity comes out in writing, gardening, cooking, teaching and party planning and photography. I amContinueContinue reading “Creativity is…”
Story Craft Basics
Starting 21st May 2021 Designed with the new writer in mind. Four 2 hour sessions filled with the basics of crafting a story.What exactly do you need and what can you delete? The course is held online via Zoom. Don’t worry about Zoom fatigue, you will have time off the screen writing, and being keptContinueContinue reading “Story Craft Basics”
Ready to Rise Again.
I’m a huge music fan. Normally it has to be LOUD, lots of guitar and drums. Occasionally, I need to take the time out and relax. I say occasionally, as I find this something very difficult to do. He himself, exists like he is permanently hypnotised, in that way you say ‘sleep’ and he is,ContinueContinue reading “Ready to Rise Again.”
The First Novel.
I can honestly say, I had hoped I would get it done sooner. Despair and hopelessness for writers is real. But I didn’t. It wasn’t a total fail, after all I HAVE a finished novel, it’s just life got in the way, and you feel guilty. At least, I did. I have nothing but greatContinueContinue reading “The First Novel.”
New Year New Challenge!
We all make resolutions , promises to ourselves to make changes for the better, whether its eat healthier, exercise more or change job. How about “start that novel I’ve been meaning to”. Sound familiar? WHY WAIT UNTIL JANUARY? Why not make that commitment now? Yes, it’s a busy time of year, but if that isContinueContinue reading “New Year New Challenge!”
The Coffeehouse Writer 