In a previous blog post, I wrote about the misunderstanding there can often be about writing and writers, and how I’ve used analogies to help the people around me get … Continue reading Three ways a writer is like … a caterpillar
When talking to people about writing, I’ve come across so many myths and misunderstandings. Some people genuinely believe writing is easy, getting published is just a matter of sending your … Continue reading Three ways a writer is like … a cowboy (or cowgirl)
I love cooking. I also love creativity. Therefore it would follow that I love Heston Blumenthal. Heston (above) is a British cook who is beyond creative. When he cooks, it … Continue reading Using all your senses when writing
[This blog post appeared in the International Christian Fiction Writers blog http://internationalchristianfictionwriters.blogspot.com.au/ on May 4]. For the past few months, I’ve had a thought at the back of my mind, … Continue reading As writers, what are we waiting for?
My twelve-year-old son was devastated. His local haunt – Game Station – had shut down. His local outlet for comics and Star Wars gear was gone, and replaced by a … Continue reading We live in a land of franchises
I broke someone’s heart today, I’m proud to say. On reflection, when you look at that sentence, it’s hard to know which half of it is more offensive – the … Continue reading I broke someone’s heart today …
