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Is the Writers’ Notepad Becoming a Thing of The Past?

Do you use notepads to plot out your stories? When I was young, I could always be found wedged between my bed and the radiator with a notepad and pen in hand. As writers, we are always creating something, whether that’s a scene, new idea, character bio, or even a poem/story. I loved writing and… Continue reading Is the Writers’ Notepad Becoming a Thing of The Past?

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A Doorway To… #FlashFiction #Writing #Challenge

A Doorway to… #FlashFiction Writing Challenge - Week 3 Inspired by one of my Pinterest boards, this is a flash fiction writing challenge based on the following theme: ‘Doorway to…’ “The door you are afraid to enter might lead you to the most beautiful and magical places.”  Using one of the images below as inspiration,… Continue reading A Doorway To… #FlashFiction #Writing #Challenge

A Doorway To..., Flash Fiction Challenge, Fun Stuff, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing Tools

A Doorway To… #FlashFiction #Writing #Challenge

A Doorway to… #FlashFiction Writing Challenge Week 3 Inspired by one of my Pinterest boards, this is a flash fiction writing challenge based on the following theme: ‘Doorway to…’ “The door you are afraid to enter might lead you to the most beautiful and magical places.”  Using one of the images below as inspiration, write… Continue reading A Doorway To… #FlashFiction #Writing #Challenge

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Inspired by a Fictional Character

Inspirational people surround us at every turn.  To celebrate some of the incredible women who continue to motivate me on my writing journey I have decided to post a Monday Muse - a look at the women/characters who are my artistic inspiration. Last time I honoured author, Sue Townsend. You can read that post HERE. … Continue reading Inspired by a Fictional Character

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A Doorway To… #FlashFiction #Writing #Challenge Week 2

A Doorway to… #FlashFiction Writing Challenge Inspired by one of my Pinterest boards, this is a flash fiction writing challenge based on the following theme: ‘Doorway to…’ “The door you are afraid to enter might lead you to the most beautiful and magical places.”  Using one of the images below as inspiration, write a 200-word… Continue reading A Doorway To… #FlashFiction #Writing #Challenge Week 2

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#MondayMuse How a Writing Tutor Can Help #MondayBlogs

Inspirational people surround us at every turn.  To celebrate some of the incredible women who continue to motivate me on my writing journey I have decided to post a Monday Muse - a weekly look at the women who are my artistic inspiration. Last time I honoured my favourite NYT best selling author, Sarah J.Maas.  You… Continue reading #MondayMuse How a Writing Tutor Can Help #MondayBlogs

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How The Jekyll and Hyde Effect Helps My Writing #Writing

  How the Jekyll and Hyde Effect Helps My Writing as a Multi-Genre Author. If it were possible for Dr Jekyll to uphold his social standing in Victorian London, while also entertaining his ‘inner demon’, Mr Hyde, then surely it’s possible that a writer can do the same. You see, I often think of my… Continue reading How The Jekyll and Hyde Effect Helps My Writing #Writing

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Would You BUY or PASS? Good Friday: Dreams & Nightmares #FridayFiveChallenge

  Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Here is my contribution for this week: Happy Easter!  It was fairly easy to choose a theme for the Friday Five this week and so in honour of our UK Bank… Continue reading Would You BUY or PASS? Good Friday: Dreams & Nightmares #FridayFiveChallenge

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Would You BUY or PASS? The Other Queen #FridayFiveChallenge #Historical Fiction

Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Here is my contribution for this week: I’ve recently embarked on a Netflix marathon where I was totally hooked with ‘Reign’, an American historical romance series based on Mary, Queen of Scots. … Continue reading Would You BUY or PASS? The Other Queen #FridayFiveChallenge #Historical Fiction

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Monday Muse – A Childhood Favourite #EnidBlyton #MondayBlogs

Inspirational people surround us at every turn.  To celebrate some of the incredible women who continue to motivate me on my writing journey I have decided to post a Monday Muse - a weekly look at the women who are my artistic inspiration. For today’s Monday Muse I return to my childhood and honour Enid… Continue reading Monday Muse – A Childhood Favourite #EnidBlyton #MondayBlogs