Sketchbook
Watching someone write out the alphabet (draw the alphabet?) is oddly soothing. Hat tip to Chip for the link. Sketchbook, February 2013 from Seb Lester on Vimeo. BlackLetter was used throughout Europe...
View ArticleTo write, or not to write
On “Aspiring” Writers… by curious_spider on Flickr, aka Chuck Wendig Sage words (as ever) from Chuck. If you’re even remotely interested in writing, get yourself over to his blog, sign up for his...
View Articlewriting meme
It’s a writing meme! The idea is that writers answer ten questions about the book they are currently working on, then tag five writing friends to do likewise. Jon was kind enough to tag me, so I’ll...
View ArticleNaNoWriMo Eve
Ask most people what October 31st means and they’ll say one thing: Halloween. Some people will look you in the eye with a slightly manic expression. NaNoWriMo Eve, they’ll say. Ah, the writers… The day...
View ArticleThe Roundtable Podcast
I’m a huge fan of podcasts. I’ve got about a dozen set up on my phone to automagically download and I’ll usually stick one on whilst on the way to or from work, or when I’m out and about. Recently one...
View ArticleNaNoWriMo
Wise words. Anyone doing NaNoWriMo this year? Some things I learned from #NaNoWriMo.Filed under: NaNoWriMo, writing Tagged: NaNoWriMo, writing
View ArticleNaNoWriMo – an update
Ah, NaNoWriMo. That time of year when thoughts turn to the crazy challenge of cranking out fifty thousand words in thirty days. Didn’t make it this year. I got to just over 3,000 words. I was falling...
View ArticleStory seeds
I can’t do it. There must be another way. Yes, you can. Didn’t you ever walk along the kerb as a kid? It’s exactly the same. Just a thousand feet up.Filed under: writing Tagged: #monty, snippets, writing
View ArticleAuthor interview with a difference
Choose one of your characters, and tell us a story that has them describe YOU as an author by using the character’s voice to let us know a little bit about both of you. “So, you’re him,” Monty said. He...
View ArticleMonty and the getaway
A short piece of fiction for your entertainment featuring Monty, gentleman thief, and his long-suffering PA, Molly. ~~~ The wind whistled over the damp cobbles, adding to the icy chill in the air....
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