FIRST DRAFTS ARE EASY! Yes, they are. First drafts are what non-writers are talking about when they say ‘Oh, I reckon I could write a book, but I just can’t be bothered!’ Heard that one? First drafts usually just pour out, the writer can hardly keep up with the flow. And it feels terrific. And […]
The Festive Season !
Where did that year go? My budget isn’t ready for this! The kids are off school earlier than ever! I haven’t started Christmas shopping yet! And the days are so hot, all I want to do is stay in the pool! All these and more make December into a time of stress, a time of […]
Feel the pain – and write it!
Is daily life tougher now than for any past generation? Certainly past generations scoff at this, and say we have it easy, and in turn we think youngsters lead charmed lives. The truth is that every generation deals with challenges, hardships and joys, using the resources available at that time. And it is a rich […]
Warm Up Your Words
No athlete would consider going into a game without limbering up first. A musician or singer always practices andwarms up before stepping out on stage. Even a tv presenter does a few vocal exercises, a few shoulder stretches, before the cameras roll. And so should a writer warm up before launching into the real work […]
Finding Inspiration
In your busy days, treasure those moments of contemplation – waiting for a red light to change, stuck in a queue that is not moving, early for an appointment. These precious moments can fuel your creative impulse, so notice them, and use them. Stare at a crowd, select one person, and imagine ‘What if …?’ […]
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