I don’t often talk a whole lot about editing on here, largely because the focus of this blog is what I’ve read, but editing work feeds into that, too. After all, editing involves ‘reading’ a manuscript, though in a more active way than if I’m reading something something for pleasure. Still, I feel like theContinueContinue reading “On Editing”
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Prompt #2: Home Alone [Horror]
My previous prompt (The Egg) seemed to be something people enjoyed, and I always intended to do more. But life got in the way and I got caught up in various things last year, then started doing more for the now named Divination Hollow, and got more books to review. But I am currently caughtContinueContinue reading “Prompt #2: Home Alone [Horror]”
Why I Love Doing NaNoWriMo
At time of writing this, it is November 5th, which means we are five days into National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo for short. This is the month when many writers and would-be writers try to tackle a novel in a single month, aiming for 50,000 words written between November 1st and November 30th. It’sContinueContinue reading “Why I Love Doing NaNoWriMo”
A Little About Me
I like to do these posts now and then, especially for new followers who might not be aware of what I do outside this blog. And right now I’m caught up on my reviews so it seems like a fairly good time to ‘introduce’ myself, in a way. As well as reading a lot, andContinueContinue reading “A Little About Me”
NaNoWriMo Is Here
Yep, we have reached that time of year some writers love, and some absolutely dread with every fibre of their being. A few times in the past, I’ve sworn off doing NaNoWriMo – “I don’t have time this year!” – but by the first, an idea has festered in my brain and demands to beContinueContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Is Here”
Hi, How Can I Help You?
There have been a couple things I’ve being doing recently, which could be of help to some writers. Firstly, prior to publication. Anyone who knows me knows I’m a big advocate of getting feedback on writing. I’ve written a post about it in the past, which can be found here, and I have a pageContinueContinue reading “Hi, How Can I Help You?”
PROMPT #1: The Egg, Part 2 (Fantasy)
Part One Vetta lay before the fire, stretched out with her great head on her huge paws, looking every bit the house cat, if she weren’t ten times larger. Shadows flickered across her black and orange stripes, as Kas held up the egg. Eggs liked heat. So they kept this one as close to itContinueContinue reading “PROMPT #1: The Egg, Part 2 (Fantasy)”
PROMPT #1: The Egg (Fantasy)
Prompt taken from website Self Publishing School. More details on why I’m doing writing prompts can be found on this post. Write about a character who finds an odd-looking egg in the forest. When they take it home, they never could have predicted what was inside it. Characters: Kas (human) and Vette (witch turned tiger). Hunters forContinueContinue reading “PROMPT #1: The Egg (Fantasy)”
Writing Prompts
I have a stack of books and booklets with writing prompts in. I love them – always have. It’s great to mull on an idea, have a scene sparked off by just a line or image. A good writing prompt can lead to a great story. In a way, it’s always why I sometimes likeContinueContinue reading “Writing Prompts”
Damn Fine Story – Chuck Wendig [Books]
I love books about writing. I love reading about the craft, seeing different ways of doing the same thing, taking notes so I can look back over them later. Stephen King’s On Writing is probably the most well known, with good reason. It should have pride of place on any writer’s bookshelf. But so should Chuck Wendig’s DamnContinueContinue reading “Damn Fine Story – Chuck Wendig [Books]”
Unwrapping Words 