"If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot."- Stephen King Image by Yuri_B from Pixabay I just finished two amazing books whilst halfway through a third. I wasn't enjoying the first, so I paused it, let it stew, and realised I … Continue reading Reading Practice
It's very unlikely that a writer is going to make a living by writing. So then the question is: how do you balance work, life, and writing? If you find out, please tell me.Kelly Link I echo Kelly Link's sentiments in the above quote. How do you balance it all? The last fortnight I have … Continue reading Finding the write-life balance
Sadly, writing doesn’t pay the bills. So today I’m home with Miss One-Year-Old, writing job applications and thinking about WIP at the same time. I’m dead tired. Last night Mister Three-Year-Old visited at 3 am, fidgeted until I could take it no more (he has elbows made of steel and legs that go on for … Continue reading Writing with Kids
“The greatest part of a writer’s time is spent in reading, in order to write; a man will turn over half a library to make one book.” – Samuel Johnson Image by Natalie Jacobsen I think I need a good luck charm. Just a little help. This week I have found myself writing fewer words but … Continue reading Omamori
Nothing will work unless you do. — Maya Angelou I'm writing about a character who walks up to a house. What kind of house? Good question. The next two hours are dedicated to reading about Australian architecture in certain cities, eras, and designs. There was so much that I didn't know. Terminology for types of … Continue reading On Learning New Things
