2 days agoMember-onlyWriting a Romance Novel For Fun.Diary of Being a Writer; Month 67. — As my writing time continues to be encroached on from all angles, it has been a struggle to get to the keyboard and just write. I have been trying lots of different things to carve out the time and energy to get some words on a page. The journaling and…Writers On Writing3 min readWriters On Writing3 min read
Nov 14Member-onlyThe Joy of JournalingDiary of Being a Writer; Month 66. It would be much easier not to write today. It would be much easier to tidy, to get on with my course work or just do nothing at all. It’s been a hectic few weeks. I am tired, my brain is full to…Writers On Writing3 min readWriters On Writing3 min read
Oct 4Member-onlyWork/Write/Life Balance.Diary of Being a Writer; Month 65. — I recently came to the realisation that I needed to make some big changes in my life. This included restructuring the way I work. I got a brilliant new job. …Writers On Writing3 min readWriters On Writing3 min read
Sep 11Member-onlyDepression and Back Again.Or why there was no Diary of Being a Writer; Month 64. — The following was written a few weeks ago. And what a difference a few weeks can make. I found an excellent online counsellor, I even used the work provided counsellor and they were also excellent this time. I am walking again and getting outside and into the garden. …Depression4 min readDepression4 min read
Jul 31Member-onlyRecovery, Writing and Indulging in stationery..Diary of Being a Writer; Month 63. — This month I have mostly been recovering from surgery of the feets. This is the third attempt to make my feet useful members of society. Fingers crossed that it works this time because I really miss going for walks. I was never a fan of gyms and covid cemented my…Writers Life3 min readWriters Life3 min read
Jun 23Member-onlyAngry Writing Advice About Writing Advice.Diary of Being a Writer; Month 62. Swearing ahead. — I love learning. One of the things I love about being a writer is that I know that if I don’t want it to, the learning will never stop. And part of the learning is reading all sorts of books, including ones on how to write. Listening to podcasts on…Writing Advice5 min readWriting Advice5 min read
May 17Member-onlyLearning to Love Editing.Diary of Being a Writer; Month 61 — Had you told me a couple of years ago that I would ever come to enjoy editing, I would have been surprised. I have often talked about how I love writing. Previously, I never really considered editing as part of the fun bit. Editing was the work you had to…Editing3 min readEditing3 min read
May 9Member-onlyHe doesn’t have to hit you to hurt you.Abuse comes in many forms. — I will not be describing any of the incidents here. If you want the graphic details you will need to trawl back through my memoir pieces. I have no desire to relive any of it right now. I have written in the past about my experiences with terrible boyfriends and…Domestic Abuse4 min readDomestic Abuse4 min read
May 8Member-onlyThe Importance of Friends who Write.Diary of Being a Writer; Month 60. — Have a look at the acknowledgement section of any published novel and there will be a bunch of names in there that get thanked that don’t have a title like agent or editor beside them. They will be the writer friends of that author. …Writing Groups4 min readWriting Groups4 min read
Mar 20Member-onlyDiary of Being a Writer; Month 59.Feeling grateful and happy to be here, writing. — I am surprised at how tenacious I have been with my writing. How hopeful I still am about becoming a successful full-time author. I have taken on many creative endeavors in my life and had many dreams and aspirations. Along the way, I have been involved in some wonderful creative…Writers On Writing4 min readWriters On Writing4 min read
