"Boy Scouts," he said. I couldn't help laughing at the picture of boy scouts escorting reluctant elderly ladies across the road.
I Met a Man…
Tag: inspiration
For the Writer in your life…
...few of us balk at flowers and chocolates, but your writer may be hoping for something a little more writerly.
What’s in a name…
Can the name of a character make or break how we react to or even write them? We all know the Rose reference in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, but do names have an effect on how we see people, read characters or even write them?
To write distraction free. Bliss.
There is much to be said for having your own personal writing space. Some of us have managed to carve out a spot; a corner of the bedroom or lounge, the end of the dining table, even a room to ourselves. However, unless that space has a lock on the door or a cone of … Continue reading To write distraction free. Bliss.
If Anthony Trollope can do it, or 117,000 words 15 mins at a time.
In my last post I told you that I was easily distracted from writing, in reality suffering from the chronic malaise of procrastination. Then how did I manage to write more than 117,000 words in eight months you ask? Glad you asked. When I began my draft last year, I set myself a goal of … Continue reading If Anthony Trollope can do it, or 117,000 words 15 mins at a time.
When My Muse Procrastinates
We have all been there, that place where we fear we have lost our mojo.
Perth Writers Festival 2015
The Perth Writers Festival is over for another year and for me it abounded with inspiration, warmth, fun and fantastic weather. It is one of the highlights of my year, I anticipate the next one for months before it occurs and live off the memories for months after. Yes I am a 'tragic'. Australian writers … Continue reading Perth Writers Festival 2015
Pauline Rutherford: Writer 