We’re well and truly into December and the NaNoWriMo ship has definitely sailed. Those thousands of writers who spent November hunched over their keyboards, muttering about word sprints and the distracting pull of Twitter are now taking that well earned break from their manuscript. Because you have to give it some distance before you go back and begin editing. Of… Read More
I’ve got to admit, I’m feeling a bit burned out at the moment but unfortunately there’s no prospect of a holiday for ages. So this week I’ve found a few inspiring and motivational articles that have given me a boost. Hope you enjoy them.
Over the summer, there was a huge outcry in the north of England, as Tory peer Baron Howell of Guildford, father-in-law of Chancellor George Osborne, remarked that shale gas fracking should be restricted to the ‘desolate’ areas found in the North East. Most people did not agree. But if the north is so desolate, surely it must also be a… Read More
An interview with author and blogger Frances M Thompson Author, blogger and freelance writer runs the travel blog As the Bird flies… where she chronicles her life as a digital nomad. She’s also a regular contributor to the Travelettes blog and the author of short story collection Shy Feet. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter @bushbirdie.
Winter is definitely in the air. The nights (and mornings) are getting darker, there’s a bite in the air and all I want to do is snuggle on the sofa in my pyjamas under a cosy blanket. Now that it’s December, we’re on the countdown to the holidays, and then it’s time to start over again in the New Year. From… Read More
I’m keeping it super short this week, as I’ve only got a handful of links to share with you. Now, I’m off to panic that I haven’t done my Christmas shopping yet…
The subject of introvert vs. extrovert seems to be popular at the moment; I’ve even written about it myself a few times. But I find the subject fascinating. I have a lot of introverted personality traits and enjoy spending time on my own, reading and writing, lost in my own thoughts. One of the most interesting things I’ve read about… Read More
An interview with Lucy from Lucy J Loves Publishing professional Lucy lives and works in London, where she also runs her fantastically interesting and quirky blog Lucy J Loves. You can also find her on Facebook or Twitter @LucyJLoves.