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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Wanted: Lincolnshire Poet Laureate
I’m not complaining but when I was Warwick Poet Laureate, I wasn’t paid and most Regional Poet Laureate positions are the same – ie: honorary. There were plenty of benefits though, not least some ‘commissioned’ poetry, the offer of a … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
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Starting That Novel… (Feel The Fear!)
Writing Buddy Sally Jenkins and I went to novelist Martin Davies’ ‘Novel Writing Starter Kit’ in lovely Mackworth library in Derby yesterday and had a really enjoyable time. I’m sure Sally will be writing about it over on her blog … Continue reading
Posted in Ideas
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The Ups And Downs Of Life – And Writing
“Make it personal”, they said, when I announced I was going to write a blog. “Let the readers see the ‘real you’”. Well.. er.. OK then: Over the past couple of weeks, I have, I must confess: 1. Failed to … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Ideas
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‘The Help’ – Book Recommendation
My friend kept raving about a book she’d read. She was comparing it to ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’, which is her all-time-favourite. “You have to read it!” she said. “It’s fantastic. I’m going to buy it for you!” And she … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Ideas
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Write Invite – Join in The Fun!
I’m not sure how you’re all finding me (ah, the wonders of the web!) but this site has been attracting lots of visitors from outside the UK (33 different countries at the last count, including Vietnam and Saudi Arabia!) and … Continue reading
Posted in Competitions, Ideas
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you all and I hope your writing dreams – however big or small – come true in 2011! It’s been a grey miserable day here, weather-wise: all the snow’s gone and the countryside looks a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Ideas
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