blogging
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No work for me! So there I was, Monday morning and ready to set to work, when Joe decided that he’d ‘help’ me by sitting on my laptop. I can’t work without my laptop. That’s a shame, isn’t it?
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If you’re writing an article which is date/season/time specific, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to write your piece before the actual date/season/time. It may take you a while to research the person/event/subject and then to check all your facts. Then, having written your article, it needs to be received by the editor…
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Are you entering a short story competition and can’t think what to write about? Perhaps you want a story that will stand out and so you’re looking for that unusual hook. A story in diary form can work very well. As diary entries are in the first person, the reader gains an intimate insight into…
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Patience is a virtue In my blog, I’ve discussed the importance of sending work out, be it a reader’s letter, an article or short story, and then moving onto the next project rather checking your in-box every hour to see if your piece has been accepted. You could be in for a very long wait…
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How many of you know just how this guy feels?
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My two boys are perched near me, just about giving me enough space to work in but my sweet 17 year-old has proved elusive all morning. Here’s a photo of her as she attempts to blend in with the fluffies!
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My tip for this week builds on my blog from yesterday and concerns poetry: Every word and every line should be important to the poem as a whole. If your poem feels right after 20 lines, stop there. Don’t try and make it into a longer poem; you’ll be forcing it and it’ll ruin the…
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In my blog, I’ve covered various ways of kick-starting your writing by trying something a little different, such as some flash fiction or writing a limerick. Poetry is another enjoyable way of expressing yourself with words and for stimulating your writing. You don’t have to be good at it; just give it a go and…
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My feet literally aren’t touching the ground this week. I’ve deadlines galore and the tutoring is always busy. I’m also undergoing a test for a new role so while it’s hectic, it’s also very exciting. My market for you this week is ‘Crystal Magazine’. It’s a small press publication aimed at new and established writers.…
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I think this fella took the quote ‘Keep the dream alive, hit the snooze button!’ to heart and literally hit the button!
Esther Chilton 