Namaste! This simple word means Hello in India, but around the globe it says so much more. It has an automatic way for bringing a sense of calm with it, that the person who says it is happy and content and wishes that for you. Maybe this is because I usually hear it when IContinueContinue reading “Writing for Well-Being”
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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…”
Editing
Does the mention of the word send you into a cold sweat, that drips down you back, you know right between your shoulder blades, pooling at your waistband? Canva.com Stock image I think I’m more than competent at editing, at least with other people’s work, it is after all a huge part of my job,ContinueContinue reading “Editing”
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”
Feeling the need to Write?
It’s okay to not write. Since the lockdown started, I have seen an increase in requests for 1-1 coaching, along with a rise in mailing list for courses. Great news for my business, but when I enquire as to why now, the answer has often been the same. “I have the time now, so noContinueContinue reading “Feeling the need to Write?”
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 Coffeehouse Writer 