Don’t be scared – Editing is your best friend – yes really!
I have lost count of the number of times I have seen people on writer’s forum ask – “Do I really…
How do I choose a publisher?
Despite all the trials and tribulations of last year, and the start of this one, there are some of you who…
What being a writer looks like
So I thought it would be a bit of fun now that my Out of Your Head and Onto The Page…
Writing Prompt Pictures
For all those who access their inspiration visually, here are some picture writing prompts, work through them one by one
Block Off!
writers block can be a real issue for anyone who writes, whether that’s books, articles, blogs, or talks. Anything that involves you having to translate the myriad wonders of your mind, into simple words that you can put on a page is bound to be tricky isn’t it?
Write a book!
you may be one of the 83% of the world who wants to write a book, has started writing a book, feels they have a book 'in them' if this is you, get started with 'out of your head and onto the page'
First aid, Frisbees & Festivals
Picture it, a hot summers day at a festival, dancing, flirty, laughing in a clearing in the crowd, when I got hit in the head by a frisbee travelling at full speed. Everything stopped, it took a full minute for me to realise that my head hurt, a lot.
Story preview from Down With Frogs
My friend Caroline has led a very sheltered life and has only been with one man who she met at nineteen. She lives through, and for, the next instalment of her Celebrity magazines and soap operas. But, more than celebrity and drama, Caroline finds sex fascinating;
Writer’s Block LIVE Q&A
You may remember that I wrote all about writer's block in an article a while ago, and many of you have…
Creativity In Five: Boost Your Brain and Flourish
Guess who is running her popular workshop Creativity In Five: Boost Your Brain in Just One Session for the very lovely…
Covering Your Design
I have spoken before about the controversial nature of book cover design, popping into any online writer’s forum will show you…
National Grief Awareness Week 2020
You may not know it, and it may be something you don't want to think about, but National Grief Awareness Week starts today (2nd to the 8th December)
Inspiring Creatives Everywhere International Artists Day
For International Artists day I wanted to share my chat with someone I personally think is a super talented artist and…
The Dyslexia Gang Part 3
These are the symptoms and signs of Dyslexia as described by The British Dyslexia Association Frequently late - occasionally missing important…
The Dyslexia Gang Part 2
Although I knew about Dyslexia I hadn’t heard of Dyscalculia until I was teaching at a university, and found out that I had it!