Archive for July, 2010

Jul 29 2010

Today at the Celebration of Writing

Published by under A Writer's Life

I had an interesting time down at the Celebration of Writing today. Today was set aside for the filming

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Jul 27 2010

Writing – Keyboard or Pencil and Paper?

Published by under Coaching Advice

I’m often asked, which is the best way to write, by hand or using a computer? The answer to me is like many things in writing

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Jul 25 2010

Submitting – Always have a second publisher in mind.

Published by under Being a freelance writer

I broke one of my rules last month – when you’re sending out work to an editor/publisher always always have a

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Jul 23 2010

Perth’s Celebration of Writing starts tomorrow

Published by under Events

If you are in Perth and looking for something writing related to do over the next nine days, you are going to love this.

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Jul 19 2010

My New Toy – An Asus 1005P Netbook

Published by under A Writer's Life

I bought myself a toy on Saturday (after an annoying amount of research) – a netbook. For those who aren’t familiar with these, they are

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Jul 17 2010

Where To Start When Writing Fiction

Published by under Writing Tips

Although there are many places to start when you first decide you want to write fiction, this is one way that I regularly recommend.

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Jul 12 2010

Typing With Crossed Legs

Published by under Writing Tips

I’d always thought that crossing your legs while typing was advised against simply because it would cut off some of the circulation to your legs. Turns out I was wrong.

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Jul 10 2010

What To Do On A Day Off

Published by under A Writer's Life

All this week I have been looking forward to today – a day off in a busy week. I’ve been out working most days, only to come home and work late in to the evening finishing work so that I could NOT WORK today. There is, however, one challenge.

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Jul 03 2010

Worst First Sentences

Published by under Writing Tips

There is, believe it or not, a competition in the US for the worst first sentence of a novel. It’s called the …

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