Several years ago I entered a competition by Australian Book Publishers Allen and Unwin, in which they asked "what inspires you to write?" The answer had to fit in 25 words, and while I can't remember my answer word for word, it was something along the lines of: 'I am inspired to write when I … Continue reading My Inspiration…
Category: Writing
Another step forward
Yesterday I posted my manuscript off. Final word count, after a month (or there abouts) of editing: 59,479 words. 216 pages of double spaced sized 12 font. I have printed it out before, at around 62,000 words - but I try to save paper, so I usually print two pages to one, single spaced (or … Continue reading Another step forward
Pondering Neil’s speech
Having had some time to think over Neil Gaiman’s words in the speech I reblogged earlier, I’ve been able to narrow down things he said that gave me hope. He said he never had a career plan – nothing aside from a list he wrote when he was about 15 of things he would like … Continue reading Pondering Neil’s speech
This is my first attempt at reblogging... I truly have no idea what I'm doing so I hope it works!! I loved this post so much I had to share it. It's a commencement speech that Neil Gaiman recently gave, and is very inspiring. I love so many of his thoughts. He talks of how … Continue reading
Inspirational Quotes part 3
I have found one of my book of quotes! I have several notebooks, all about the place. The quotes in this one range from thought-provoking to humorous to down right strange! Here are a few... I've learnt that not all poetry lends itself to music - some thoughts need to be sung only against the silence … Continue reading Inspirational Quotes part 3
Taking Charge
Putting things off is the biggest waste of life: it snatches away each day as it comes, and denies us the present by promising the future. - Seneca. I have wanted to be an author since I could write - or perhaps since I could read, as I'm guessing that came first! I wrote voraciously while at school, … Continue reading Taking Charge
Camp Nanowrimo!?
I received an email this morning about Camp Nanowrimo. That's the more laid back version of National Novel Writing Month, for those who haven't heard of it. And if you have never heard of National Novel Writing Month the basic idea is to write 50,000 words in the 30 days from the 1st to the … Continue reading Camp Nanowrimo!?
Book Titles….
Anton Chekhov wanted to call his first volume of stories “Buy This Book or I'll Smash Your Face In.” It was published in 1886 as as Motley Tales. I laughed when I read the above! How funny is that! I am struggling with a title for my novel at the moment. In fact, I struggle with Proper … Continue reading Book Titles….
Editing! And Quotes, Part 2
I have been so busy editing novels and creating candles that I forgot to post on my blog! Here are more quotes - still not many from my collection, but ones I have been collecting up over the last few weeks. This collection is more related directly to writing than being generally inspirational. Life isn't … Continue reading Editing! And Quotes, Part 2
Inspiration from below ground
We're heading into winter here in the Southern Hemisphere. The days are getting shorter, cooler (I wouldn't say 'colder' yet, although we have had the odd chilly day). In spite of this, my little family and I seem to be getting out and about more than we did over the warmer months! Yesterday marked the … Continue reading Inspiration from below ground
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