handy writer’s app
The “Tips” and “Social” are free. The rest (which are articles from the magazine) require you to subscribe. It’s a long running quality mag but I wanted you to be aware that this “free” app isn’t really that free. Happy Writing! there is a 7 day free trial but who knows what the […]
write yourself a check
Whose to say that your short, short, short story is not the $3000 winner?? Got to be in it to win it!!
see what isn’t there!
as a follow up to my last post… I read this article and what was important to me was “Ringo isn’t here!” OFTEN it’s what is NOT on the page that captivates an audience, not, as you might expect, what is there. None of the text I added (in the top right hand corner) comes […]
Reading helps us write
Creative Writing is only exciting to write if we (and our readers) see something new in the story we tell. We rely on inspiration to get us “dreaming” about the journey we guide our reader on. Your best source of inspiration is a “creative person” (might be a musician, an artist, dancer etc.) whose work […]
STARTING???
Yesterday, I had a discussion with a Poet. She explained how verses just came to her, and how she quickly wrote them down in a journal, so the ideas would not get forgotten. All very good practise! This poet however admitted that she had not written a complete work this year… yet! We sat and […]
The Creative Writing Venue
First there was a venue then there wasn’t and now there is. Confusing times? First was St Stephen’s Church Newport but closed due to Covid Lock down and then it was TAL Market Weighton after lock down. Now it looks like both venues when ever covid allows… So despite everything Status Quo. I know “Whatever […]
