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Writing Quote Wednesday.
Writing Tip Wednesday: On Writing Time.
Writing time has been on my mind a lot lately. My kids are on holidays so I can’t write in my usual time slot. My routine – and I love sticking to a routine – is out of wack, which means I have to try extra hard to make time for writing or writing doesn’t … More Writing Tip Wednesday: On Writing Time.
Writing Tip Wednesday: How to keep writing through the school holidays.
Today was the last day of school for my children, and kids all across Australia are about to have six weeks off, and as many writer/parents know, it’s harder to fit in time to write when the kids are home on school holidays. Last school holidays I managed to keep writing, and I am going … More Writing Tip Wednesday: How to keep writing through the school holidays.
Writing Quote Wednesday.
Writing Tip Wednesday: Perseverance.
I know many of you are doing NaNoWriMo, so I thought I would share these quotes on perseverance with you to help you get through this last week and a half: “Never, never, never give in!” ― Winston S. Churchill. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” ― Nelson Mandela. “Life is not easy for … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Perseverance.
Writing Tip Wednesday: Changing perspectives.
The point of view your story is told from is fairly crucial. It can really make or break your story. There are three types of point of view: first (I said), second (you said) and third (She said.) It is important to figure out which point of view you are going to write in. You … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Changing perspectives.
Writing Tip Wednesday: NaNoWriMo Prep.
I’m not doing NaNo this year, I’m editing at the moment, but I know a lot of you are. Janice Hardy over at Fiction University has some great articles on prepping for NaNoWriMo that I thought I’d share with you. She covers preparing your beginning, middle and end, and they are great tips for anyone … More Writing Tip Wednesday: NaNoWriMo Prep.
Writing Tip Wednesday: Time Management.
I am terrible at time management, and I think time management is an area that a lot of writers aren’t great at and wish to do better in. I have to write out a daily schedule for myself or things just don’t get done. I have to list everything or you can forget about it … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Time Management.
Writing Tip Wednesday: Make Good Art.
Today I am sharing with you this very inspiring video by Neil Gaiman. It is the commencement speech he made to the University of the arts graduating class of 2012 Philadelphia. I would highly recommend it to all writers. Please spare some time to view it, it is worth it. He talks about goals and … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Make Good Art.