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Why do I keep … blogging?

Why do I keep blogging? I'm not enjoying it like I used to, but feel bad when I don't do it. I keep going because I've done it for 14 years, and it is part of my identity. It is time for me to rethink …

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Notebooks and planners (Paperblanks review)

To me writing a diary, or journal, is about senses; I’m capturing my memories using my senses as well as my thoughts. This is one of the reasons why I handwrite my diary; even though I type …

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What is your writing legacy?

So you write everywhere. You write on the computer, paper and any random paper you come across. You’ve got novels, articles, screen plays, journals and short stories. You’ve got pieces …

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Finding the time to write…how?

It is easy to say you want to write, but it is much harder to find the time; or find the time when you feel inspired or motivated. Frequently when I feel inspired to write (like now) I feel guilty …

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Making writing resolutions

With Christmas almost here it means the new year and the traditional time for making resolutions is not far away. I’m not a fan of new year resolutions because I believe it adds too much …

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Writing a novel in a year (or shorter)

Do you want to write a novel and either can’t find the time or don’t make much progress each time you sit down? If so you may benefit from a writing programme that provides ideas and …

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Nanowrimo – deciding whether to participate

Its the first of November and that means two things; it’s time to grow a mustache and to write a novel in a month. As I’m challenged in the facial hair area, I concentrate on Nanowrimo. At …

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Are you a writer or reader first?

Do reading and writing always go together? Many times I’ve read the advice that if you want to be a good writer you need to read a lot. But does it work the other way; can you get more pleasure …

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What are your fantasy writing locations (and do you use them)?

Do you have a place where you’d like to write? Do you have a favourite place to write? How do they match to where you usually write? My fantasy is writing in the middle of things going on around …

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NaNoWriMo 2007 – just over a month away

The National Novel Writing Month starts on 1st November when thousands of people will aim to complete a 75,000 word novel in 30 days. I participated for the first time in 2006 (I think this is the …

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Personal history; what records are we leaving in the digital age?

I’ve had a lovely long weekend at my parents and had the opportunity to catch up with lots of family I haven’t seen in a long time, including sisters, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. A …

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