The next time you're in the bathroom, or somewhere with patterned tiles or slate, stare at the patterns until you see shapes. (Admit it, we've all done this half asleep on the toilet in the middle of the night!) Usually, these are quite abstract looking, so try to find figures or faces and interpret the … Continue reading Writing Prompt – Tiles
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Fresh
This site is looking a little fresher, finally! Working on manuscripts has to take up most of my time, however, I still want to help other writers. The biggest problem I hear from people who want to write, is actually getting started. Therefore, my future posts will be weekly #mondaymotivation writing prompts that I hope … Continue reading Fresh
Getting back on the Beanstalk
I have been a teeeeeeeerrible blogger (and writer) lately. I began studying again mid-year so am learning to juggle full time work, part time university, wife-ing and assignments. I know - no mortgage and no children - my life is so difficult. So truthfully I've spent the time being a full-time neglectful wanker to my … Continue reading Getting back on the Beanstalk
Dear Robin Williams
Dear Robin Williams, I’m struggling to accept that you’re not on the same celestial plain as I am. Someone so apparently joyous in making other people happy; someone who was lucky and hardworking enough to be able to do what they loved every day – and yet there was something incurable inside you unable to … Continue reading Dear Robin Williams
The Big Year
It's been a few days since a post. Annoying since I stated I would work on my novel for 30 minutes a day. Ironically my laptop works but it has a meltdown when I use the keyboard. Inconvenient. Typing one-thumbed on my phone makes for a counter-productive day! Now since I can't write properly I've … Continue reading The Big Year