Tag Archives: writing

Book Review: Don't Let Go @HarlanCoben

Posted on February 19, 2020 by

We all have them, don’t we? You know, that author who saves us, who always gives us what we want. So, when you’ve been wading your way through a book you’re really not enjoying and you think why am I … Continue reading →

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Thank You!

Posted on February 17, 2020 by

I must give an enormous thank you to all of you who entered my competition to win a copy of my latest book, A Walk in the Woods. I’ve been overwhelmed with the amount of entries and the fantastic stories … Continue reading →

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Can You Tell A Story In…

Posted on February 13, 2020 by

It’s time for a new challenge. Last week I wanted a CRIME from you. This week, I’m looking for CONTROL. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word CONTROL in it somewhere? Here are your creative … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

Many of you will have heard of The People’s Friend mgazine. Indeed, I know many of you have written short stories aimed at the magazine. Now, they’re very good at encouraging fiction writers and offering advice. But did you know … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on February 10, 2020 by

Step Back in Time Watching a history documentary? Reading about a time from long ago? Events/people/places from a time in the past can start you thinking what if that didn’t happen? What if something completely different occured instead? An alternative … Continue reading →

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There's Still Time To Enter!

Posted on February 7, 2020 by

Last week, I announced a short story competition to celebrate the paperback launch of my book, A Walk in the Woods. If you haven’t entered yet, don’t worry; you have until the 14th February. The competition is to write a … Continue reading →

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Can You Tell A Story In…

Posted on February 6, 2020 by

I hope you’re having a great week. How about trying a new challenge? Last week I wanted something HOT from you. This week, I’m looking for a CRIME. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word … Continue reading →

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