The famous Doretha Brande was the earliest advocate of early morning writing. Decades later, Doretha’s concept is now regularly referred to as morning pages. If you have studied writing in any capacity after finishing school, you may well have come across this tip. Continue reading Are Morning Pages Necessary to Start a Productive Day of Writing?
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NaNoWriMo – Is It Time to Dig That Novel Idea Out of The Drawer
I have a love-hate relationship with NaNoWriMo. For those of you who are yet to discover it, NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. Taking place during November every year, participants are encouraged to aim for a total of 50,000 written words during the period. Continue reading NaNoWriMo – Is It Time to Dig That Novel Idea Out of The Drawer
Writing Retreats – Are They an Essential Part of a Writer’s Work Schedule?
Whilst writer’s retreats seem to be gaining in popularity over the past few years, I am yet to attend one! Each time I flick through my Twitter feed, I’m guaranteed to spot the pictures displayed from a writer friend or colleague or somebody in the profession who has just come back from a writing retreat. Continue reading Writing Retreats – Are They an Essential Part of a Writer’s Work Schedule?
Why Journaling Can Derive the Same Effects as Adult Colouring
With adult colouring fever recently sweeping the nation, I have loved coming across the hundreds of uniquely designed colouring books displayed prominently in all book stores. From Harry Potter to Lord of The Rings and unicorns to cats, it seems there is no end to this most relaxing trend! Continue reading Why Journaling Can Derive the Same Effects as Adult Colouring
Is an MA in Creative Writing Required to Write A Book?
A few years back, I was surprised to learn that one of my all-time favourite female writers, Jeanette Winterson, had agreed to take up a place as Professor of Creative Writing at The University of Manchester. Whilst it isn’t odd to discover a writer working at a university, after all they are indeed the experts, it was rather Jeanette’s choice of courses that I questioned the reasoning behind. Continue reading Is an MA in Creative Writing Required to Write A Book?
The Amtrak Writers Residency Program
One of the most inspiring and creative residency for writers must be the Amtrak Residency. This American train service operates a round trip through 500 of the country’s most wonderful destinations, and their writer’s residency allows all types of writers to apply for a free inclusive place aboard it every two years. Continue reading The Amtrak Writers Residency Program
Encouraging Our Kids to See the Real Picture
With the arrival of the twenty-first century saw the advancement of some amazing technology. Smart phones, tablets and gaming consoles in abundance. Alongside this new technology also came the introduction of apps, especially social media apps. Continue reading Encouraging Our Kids to See the Real Picture
Writer’s Block – A Real Problem or Simply a Myth?
As a writer myself, who better than to talk about the often-taboo subject of writer’s block! Having written my entire life, I have had the odd day here and there, and possibly a week or two, whereby the words simply did not flow as they should. The time when inspiration deserted me, leaving me for new horizons and forcing me to face the real world! Continue reading Writer’s Block – A Real Problem or Simply a Myth?
RSI In Writers – Preventative Methods and Long-Term Solutions
Perhaps the major niggle of my writing life must be those horrible three letters – RSI. That invisible problematic condition of Repetitive Strain Injury, that many of us writers will often suffer in silence with, can be enough to bring a writer to their knees. Continue reading RSI In Writers – Preventative Methods and Long-Term Solutions