This is the start of Chapter 19. The story is beginning to feel stuck again, a little dull. The next morning I awoke, fear heavy in my heart. The other 'maids were already up, and the cave was deserted. More than ever I wished I could get to the surface, to feel the fresh air … Continue reading Six Sentence Sunday #7 – Nanowrimo
Author: Heather Ewings
Heather Ewings is a Tasmanian writer of mostly speculative fiction. With an MA in History, and a fascination with myth and folklore, her work weaves our world with the world of the other: of spirits, and mythological beings, and sometimes even magic.
Writing from the Vacuum
Recently my father-in-law asked me about my writing. Specifically, how I write about things that I don't know about. He said 'obviously you don't write from a vacuum, it has to come from somewhere'. And I agreed. I talked about research, and how I could do a little research, and get an idea about something, … Continue reading Writing from the Vacuum
Our second winner is!!
Posting has been sporadic this last week, with a sick daughter earlier in the week, and now a sick husband, alongside two 'sick' cars - writing posts has been at the lower end of my priority list. Which isn't to say I haven't written any - it's just that I saved it as a draft … Continue reading Our second winner is!!
Six Sentence Sunday #6 – Nano
This next sentence is from somewhere around the middle of Chapter 7. This section (including more just before and after this snippet of conversation), was probably the turning point for me, when I started feeling better about my story - that it was finally heading where it was supposed to! I have to make an … Continue reading Six Sentence Sunday #6 – Nano
Nanowrimo Young Writer’s Program, and Homeschooling…
I want to start by saying that I am not a homeschooler. I have certainly thought about it in the past, and it's something I wouldn't mind trying at some point in the future, but for now my son goes to a great school, (and my daughter is VERY excited to be starting next … Continue reading Nanowrimo Young Writer’s Program, and Homeschooling…
And the winner is…
The first winner of a copy of The Secret Keeper by Kater Morton is: Laura!! YAY!! I'll send you an email shortly to let you know you've won and get some details from you!! 🙂 Don't forget there are 3 more copies to give away, over the next 3 weeks. Keep commenting!! 😀 And … Continue reading And the winner is…
Nanowrimo Day 7
Progress Update!! After a couple of shaky days, I'm proud to say that DS has zoomed back into the writing, with 72 words today!! YAY!! With no writing at all on Sunday, and only 20 words yesterday, he was starting to get a bit behind. He's a 6-year-old boy, so concentration and focus for lengthy … Continue reading Nanowrimo Day 7
Six Sentence Sunday # 5 – Nano!!
Oops! Running a bit late for Six Sentence Sunday today! Today I thought I would show you the first six sentences of my Nano novel. It's a sequel to the novella I wrote in June for Camp Nano. A stabbing pain shot down both legs, and I collapsed back to the cold, damp sand. I … Continue reading Six Sentence Sunday # 5 – Nano!!
Nanwrimo and the Young Writer’s Program, Day 2
Here is my son's writing from yesterday - and I don't know if you can see it, but at the bottom is reads: "hallo Nanowrimo, I love doing this!" How cute!!! 😀 Now, I doubt very much I'll get in to report on our progress every day, but while I'm able I thought I'd keep … Continue reading Nanwrimo and the Young Writer’s Program, Day 2
Nanowrimo and the Young Writer’s Program – Day 1
What a day! Spent the morning avoiding my story, because I still felt as though I was in editing mode and wanted to try and get out of that before I started. So I procrastinated by cleaning instead - you know the saying - a tidy house equals a tidy mind... or something along those … Continue reading Nanowrimo and the Young Writer’s Program – Day 1
Heather Ewings 