I am a full time mum and writer in my early twenties. To date, I have had over sixty poems published around the world and three short stories published, two by HorrorSeek.com, and one in the June 2008 Issue of Delivered Magazine.
My main aim for 2008 is to
The Secret of Great IdeasYou need to draw ideas for your writing from your everyday lives and experiences. In order for you to come up with great ideas, you need to be open to them. You would be surprised at the amount of ideas you can come up with just walking to your local shop - but you need to be open to them. Here are a ... More..
How to keep Writer's Block at Bay... The truth is I don't actually believe in writer's block. There isn't some big curtain that comes down over your brain that stops you from writing. The main thing that writers suffer from when they think they have writer's block is fear. It's the fear of a clean page. The fear of an empty c... More..
How to Write a Good BlogThere are millions of blogs out there, on millions of different subjects - so how can you make sure that people read yours?Here are a few tips on writing a good blog, and making sure that your readers stay interested.Be Personal - When writing your blog, make sure that you write the way you talk. Write... More..
Writing: Gift or Curse?A Glance at the Ups and Downs So, you have been blessed with the skills of writing. Is it a gift or a curse?We're going to take a look at the ups and downs of being a writer. Let's start with the good stuff. The things that make it a joy to be a writer. The first that springs to mind is CREATIVE OUTLET.... More..
Re-Ignite Your Inner BeautyWe can only ever be as beautiful as our inner happiness. That is why the current mania for cosmetic surgery is dangerous and misplaced. I have no problem with cosmetic surgery, after all if you feel happy about yourself, you will look better to other people, but the thing that really gets to me is t... More..
How to Keep an On-Going JournalThe one thing that writers need to keep in mind is that life is a story. Writers know that overheard conversations, experiences and feelings may be the seeds of a short story or a building block for a novel.Keeping a journal helps to keep all of this important information close to hand, and read... More..
Tips for Short Story Contest ParticipantsWinning or coming runner-up in a short story contest gives you great credits to add to your writing CV. When you come around to finding an agent or publisher, they will be more likely to look at your work if you have won a few competitions.The first thing you need to do is make sure y... More..
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