Tag: difficulty writing

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Those of you who know me may be a little surprised at this blog post – after all, I’m not American but a Brit!

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Take one of my courses!

One of the things I really miss about my old day jobs was the amount of teaching that they included. So I decided to do something about that!

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Take one of my courses!

I used to teach a lot of workshops, speak at events, and mentor, and I’ve spent some time working out how I can bring those elements into my writing career. One of the things I really miss about my old day jobs was the amount of teaching that they included.

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Take one of my courses!

I used to teach a lot of workshops, speak at events, and mentor, and I’ve spent some time working out how I can bring those elements into my writing career. One of the things I really miss about my old day jobs was the amount of teaching that they included.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Those of you who know me may be a little surprised at this blog post – after all, I’m not American but a Brit! However, I think it’s important to take the time to be grateful for the awesome things in your life, and although I probably shouldn’t need a day literally entitled ‘Thanksgiving’ to do so, it’s remarkable how it focuses the mind. … Read More Happy Thanksgiving!

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Did you know I teach writing?

I used to teach a lot of workshops, speak at events, and mentor, and I’ve spent some time working out how I can bring those elements into my writing career. One of the things I really miss about my old day jobs was the amount of teaching that they included.

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Regency era clothing

I could spend all day with you, and the moment that I left your presence, I would not be able to describe what you were wearing.

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Take one of my courses!

I used to teach a lot of workshops, speak at events, and mentor, and I’ve spent some time working out how I can bring those elements into my writing career. One of the things I really miss about my old day jobs was the amount of teaching that they included.

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Learning to take a holiday

You know what’s a real challenge? Learning to take a holiday when you do a job that you love!

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3 things I do when writing dialogue

I find dialogue one of the easiest things to write! I think it’s because I love people watching; I listen in to many conversations when I’m out and about, and so picking up the natural cadence and rhythm is easier for me.

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Did you know I teach?

I adore teaching. I love breaking down something complicated, teaching it to someone else, and seeing them get it – and then apply it themselves! I used to teach a lot of workshops, speak at events, and mentor, and I’ve spent some time working out how I can bring those elements into my writing career.

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Writing the senses

Now, if there’s one thing I’m good at, it’s admitting to the things that I’m NOT good at. See what I did there? I’ll be the first to admit that writing the senses or description is not something that comes naturally to me. My first drafts often look far more like a script, focused on dialogue and movement across the ‘stage’ of my scene. … Read More Writing the senses