There comes a point in every creation, be it a novel, a play, or even a biography, when the editing comes to end. But there is this niggling feeling something is not finished. You start to fuss with words here … Continue reading
Bah! The dreaded rejection letter! How does one handle it? I sent off my first novel to Random House in New York City. New York City was crucial, as that was where all the big books came from, or so … Continue reading
Dear Agent Can I send you my very first novel? It’s only seven hundred thousand odd words. Errg…I don’t think so. A large novel is daunting. It just is. It’s physically large to hold, expensive to produce, and has … Continue reading
Writer’s block, what two words put the fear into the heart of any writer besides– No thanks? It is Writer’s Block. I think Writer’s Block needs to be taken down a peg or two. It’s been built up into this … Continue reading
I was talking to someone the other day about editing as I am in the middle of doing a final edit on my Irish novel. I want to shout with joy, finally the end is at sight. It’s gone … Continue reading
Write On- Write Like Hemingway I found a fun website to play with the other day, I Write Like. The site analyzes your writing with an algorithm that is beyond my attention span. I just can’t be bothered to find … Continue reading
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It snowed the other day. Ted decided that my hours at the desk were done, and it was now his time for his walk. We set off into the city woods, an acre or two set aside as a green … Continue reading
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I love expressions! I cannot get enough of them. I keep a little black notebook full of new ones that I know one day, I will use. I … Continue reading
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I never loved my name. Growing up I wanted an exciting, different name, and better still, anything other than my own, Susan … Continue reading
