Finished A Chapter
Just wrote 328 words before bed to finish Chapter 14 of my stream of conscious novel “Mutants Walk Amongst Us, Scrabbling, Scrabbling.” I only set out to write a single … Continue reading
Reflecting on Writing and Alcohol
Last night, I drank some tawny port from a flagon and went for it. In the light of today, it was terrible stuff that upon reflection should make me give … Continue reading
When to use a Simile
Simile’s can be over used and over the top. They can enliven writing that needs it, however. The key is to only use it when you want to offer insight. … Continue reading
Today was a big success. Yes, I successfully
Firstly, apologies to those on my email list for all the “30 Day Blogging Challenge” entries. They are actually from last year, I am moving my writing.com blog from there … Continue reading
dare to daydream
The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes. Agatha Christie Letting in the theta waves is a great way to let ideas come to you … Continue reading
Reviewing Your Mistakes
Day 7 of the 30 Day Blogging Challenge Charles Hamblin, an Australian philosopher, took the idea of phallacy, which come from formally incorrect arguments, and said “let’s explore them”. Depending … Continue reading
Anything Goes With Writing
Day 6 of the 30 Day Blogging Challenge. Prompt: Anything goes. Anything goes in writing. But does anything really go well with my own writing? I don’t know. I also … Continue reading
I Have Fingers of Thunder 