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Happy Christmas Eve!

Posted on December 24, 2022 by blogaboutwriting

It seems to be something of a ‘tradition’ for me to write a blog post on Christmas Eve. (The eagle-eyed amongst you may notice that I didn’t do it last year but I have on other years). The food is … Continue reading →

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Sad Times

Posted on September 15, 2022 by blogaboutwriting

Just a quick post from me at this strange and sad time. It all feels a bit ‘rudderless’ without our dear Queen, doesn’t it? And as though everything has ground to a halt (especially for those valiant souls queuing for … Continue reading →

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A Scary Deadline…

Posted on October 28, 2021 by blogaboutwriting

As it’s nearly Hallowe’en I make no apologies for the spooky photos! Win a Year-Long Novel-Writing Course with The Novelry Here’s a fabulous competition (only requiring you to fill in a form, answer an easy question and keep your fingers … Continue reading →

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Writing Novels & A Giveaway!

Posted on October 11, 2021 by blogaboutwriting

If you want to write a novel (are you mad?), Curtis Brown are running a free webinar on 4th November 7pm – 8.30pm on that very theme. ‘Your Novel: How To Get Started‘ is currently full but they’re trying to … Continue reading →

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Eirin Thompson Guest Post & Book Giveaway

Posted on June 28, 2021 by blogaboutwriting

How can it be ten days since my last post? Time is running away …! And I am having a nightmare with WordPress at the moment, for reasons that I won’t bore you with. Suffice to say, this post might … Continue reading →

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Time for a Sit Down

Posted on November 18, 2020 by blogaboutwriting

I have a new armchair! This is to be my ‘reading and relaxing’ (and, very occasionally, drinking wine) chair and I think I deserve it, having finally sent off the first draft of my novel to my agent, all 86,700 … Continue reading →

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Kate Nash Agency #BookCamp Mentoring Programme. And Me.

Posted on September 16, 2020 by blogaboutwriting

I have some writing news (or, skip this and read about my trip to Betty’s, if you prefer!). You may remember, back in June, I wrote about the Kate Nash Literary Agency Book Camp opportunity. (Only I called it ‘boot … Continue reading →

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In Which I Wish I’d Done Joe Wicks’ Workouts

Posted on July 23, 2020 by blogaboutwriting

Things are gradually opening up a bit, don’t you think? The hairdresser has finally been to this house! BUT, for Bonnie the dog, not me. I’ve got an appointment but it’s not until 11th August. Aagh! We have had friends … Continue reading →

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Free Mentoring Opportunity – c/d 31st October 2019

Posted on September 23, 2019 by blogaboutwriting

Hello! It’s the first day of autumn (and, typically, it’s been raining here for most of the day, so it really does feel like the end of summer). It’s also Bruce Springsteen’s 70th birthday! And if that doesn’t make you … Continue reading →

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‘Letting Go of Perfect …’

Posted on December 17, 2018 by blogaboutwriting

Hello. I’ve been to Scotland since I last wrote (hence the pretty pics), for a flying visit to the OH’s rellies. There was no snow but believe me, it was cold! Talking of snow, the snow that usually appears as … Continue reading →

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