Fictional Villain versus Real Life. I’m having an interesting time at present working on my ‘villain’. Creating a believable villain for fiction seems to require quite a bit more than throwing together some typically bad traits. It requires a real … Read More
Here we are at the end of November, which means the finish of NaNoWriMo. I have no idea how other writers coped with the 50,000 word challenge, though from what I read the last collective word count of all Wrimo’s, … Read More
Although the article below is directed at writers I think there’s a healthy message in there for everyone. I thought the analogy of the energiser bunny fits the way many of us hardly have time to take a breath, our … Read More
Pen and paper verses computer! At a recent meeting of my writers@work group we briefly discussed where and with what medium we write. Most, wrote straight into their computer, while I explained I write virtually everything into spiral A4 notebooks. … Read More
Naturally, as an author, you would expect me to believe in the value of reading but my love of books and reading surpasses even their value. Books have been a lifeline, they have added comfort, escapism, awareness and even love. I … Read More
What a fantastic way to start my Friday! Thank you Cate for taking the time to email. I agree, your article will greatly benefit my readers. For interested readers the link is below… Hello, I really enjoyed reading through your … Read More
Today something for self published authors. An interesting short excerpt – from an Interview with Jane Friedman by Christina Katz. Writers Digest www.writersdigest.com An Interview With Jane Friedman About “The Future Of Publishing: Enigma Variations” E-book by The Writer Mama … Read More
Over the past year I have been asked many questions about my whirlwind year of book publishing but the most common still asked is… How did you become interested in writing? My answer must begin with – Firstly I’m a reader … Read More
10 Ways to Fuel Your Writing by Bill O’Hanlon From my favourite writing web site www.writersdigest.com Condensed for my blog. Read the full article www.writersarticle.com/article/-10-ways-to-write-what-you-no/ If you’ve ever found yourself feeling cynical, downtrodden or frustrated (and what writer hasn’t?), take … Read More
For everyone – something to think about. Article by by Carolyn Madison ~ November 9th, 2010. For Publishing Basics. www.publishingbasics.com Bucket List Books – Before Time Runs Out I love talking with writers. I like to find out why they … Read More