Sat waiting for my class to start this morning I began pondering why I had chosen to write as my second career. My first career choice is as a Deputy Head Teacher for young people, excluded from school. The first thing that strikes me is that writing is the extreme opposite of what I do … Continue reading 10 Reasons I Love to Write
Month: March 2018
5 Tips to Writing a Killer Novel
When I was very young, 10 years old I was lucky enough to have a school visit from Michael Rosen. He said something which stuck with me for the rest of my life. To be able to write fiction of any type you need to imagine the story in your head like a movie and … Continue reading 5 Tips to Writing a Killer Novel
Three Advantages to a Notebook Compared to Technology
Let me start by saying I love technology. I have had many of the latest gadgets as they are released and always have my iPad in my bag for those few snatched minutes to write. However, that has not changed my opinion on notebooks. As much as I love technology I love stationery. Not just … Continue reading Three Advantages to a Notebook Compared to Technology
Struggling to Make Medium Work For You
Thinking back I simply can not remember how I stumbled upon Medium. Like many users for the first couple of months, I drifted in and out of it. Recently I have truly fallen in love with it. Like a girl who suddenly realises her best friend is hunky. Medium is my new obsession and commands … Continue reading Struggling to Make Medium Work For You
How to Conquer Your Writing Routine
Read advice from an established author and they speak about the importance of an established writing routine. Most authors have a set place to write and a set routine for writing. Now I hear you cry it is alright for them, all they do is write as a career. They are not like us starting … Continue reading How to Conquer Your Writing Routine