Category Archives: Events

4 (Random!) Things I’ve Learned This Week

Posted on February 5, 2015 by

1. If I want to write a (half decent) novel then I need a PREMISE. Does everyone else have a premise? It’s your core statement, a description of the novel in one sentence, it’s what you’re trying to ‘prove’ or … Continue reading →

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The Art of Giving Feedback

Posted on October 30, 2014 by

It’s half term this week (*and breathe….*), so, with no class to teach and things ‘quiet’ in other areas of work, I’m having a bit of ‘me time’. (Please note pile of books to be read, some from last week’s … Continue reading →

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Out of This World!

Posted on June 26, 2014 by

I’m back. Given my last, rather painful post, just prior to zipping off to the Isle of Wight, you might have been wondering if I’d thrown myself onto The Needles. But no. (Actually they were a lot smaller than I … Continue reading →

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A ‘Helen-Fest’ & A Short Story Workshop @ ChipLitFest

Posted on April 30, 2014 by

On Sunday I went to an excellent workshop on Writing Stories for the Women’s Magazine Market, run by Helen Hunt, at the Chipping Norton Literary Festival. I think I was the only person there (apart from Helen herself, of course!) … Continue reading →

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GOLF: My favourite four-letter word

Posted on April 12, 2014 by

Oh, I do like a weekend at home. Especially as, the dog and I are fed, walked and watered and Himself has toddled off for the day to play in a golf tournament. Which also involves dinner. And when he … Continue reading →

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Dun Rome-in’

Posted on March 28, 2014 by

I am back from The Eternal City. It seems to have taken me all week to a) recover! (erm, there was a lot of walking and a lot of Negronis and b) to get into the swing of writing again. … Continue reading →

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A Storm In A Tea Cup?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

If anyone still thinks writing for women’s magazines, such as Woman’s Weekly, is only for amateurs, may I turn your attention to page 27 of the current Woman’s Weekly Fiction Special (March issue)? It contains a short story (‘Hot Pork … Continue reading →

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