It occurred to me yesterday that since I’m holding the 2011 ‘First Line’ short story writing competition, with it’s deadline in June, now might be a great time to cover some writing tips relevant to entering competitions.

There’s no doubt that entering writing competitions is a valid goal for writers; they can provide deadlines, credibility, experience, focus and so much more. But what makes a writer enter one competition and not another?

I’ve just come back from visiting Jane Austin’s house in Chawton where she lived the last 8 years of her life. But, as is the case with places like this, it got me thinking…

Anyway – while I knew it would be fun for music and playing, I have to say that I didn’t realise there would be so many apps suitable for writers – free apps at that.

So I thought I would share with you the apps I’ve been experimenting with for ‘work’.

Do you focus on one writing from first draft to submission, or are you one of those amazing people who can focus on more than one project at a time?

It’s hardly surprising then, that as a writing coach I often find myself with questions about writers and their outlook on life and writing. So, considering this …

So without even realising the signifance of the date, I spent the last twenty-four hours searching for insight into my place in this world and purpose for the coming year. I’ve never really been one for New Year’s Resolutions …

If you have some spare time this weekend, why not call in and see me at the Conscious Living Expo?

Writers always benefit from learning new words, there is no doubt about that. (Unless you’re planning to

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