Category Archives: My Thoughts on Writing

When the Words won’t Come

Posted on July 9, 2015 by

What do you do when the words won’t come? I’m several chapters from completing my novel and due to the lack of words appearing on the screen it’s become a chore. As a writer of non-fiction for the magazine market … Continue reading →

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When the Word Matters

Posted on July 4, 2014 by

I wrote a guest blog for the Renegade Writers a great bunch of VERY talented writers based in the Potteries, although their members don’t only come from Stoke on Trent.  Here’s the link to the article about choosing the right … Continue reading →

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#MyWritingProcess

Posted on February 13, 2014 by

Today I’m taking part in the #MyWritingProcess the international blog tour where writers follow a thread across the blogs of lots of different fellow wordsmiths. The task is quite simple, once nominated you answer the same four questions as those … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of the Written Word and Uninvited Censorship

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

At the moment it would be fair to say that I’m living in chaos. I’m in the middle of a house restoration and every day I am subjected to drilling, hammering and the banter of a jovial half French, half … Continue reading →

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Where Have the Scriptwriters Gone?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

The breakfast dishes are being put away and as the iPod shuffles in its deck I check for emails, browse Facebook and have a quick look at the BBC news. I’m wandering around the internet, not going anywhere in particular … Continue reading →

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Realistic Dialogue

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

During a previous meeting with the Renegade Writers, our illustrious leader, Peter Coleborn, said something that ordinarily shouldn’t make sense. He said that dialogue in fiction isn’t true to life, but it has to be written to appear realistic. As … Continue reading →

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Put him in his place

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

A few weeks ago, during a meeting with the Renegade Writers, our youngest member Josh said something that triggered a thought that has now evolved into today’s blog entry.  One member was receiving feedback from the group about his work … Continue reading →

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Method Writing

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

Last night, author, Shaun Jeffrey who recently published his fifth novella, The Heist, treated us to the opening chapter of the novel he’s currently working on. With five novels also under his literary belt, Shaun’s latest work centres around a … Continue reading →

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Dialogue – Keep it Simple

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

A week ago a friend asked me if I could read a friend’s novel and give my opinion on it. Now this isn’t something I’m comfortable doing, so I recommended the author joined a writing group. The friend said that … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Feedback

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

After reading my friend, Tim’s, piece on the subject of writers’ groups (re-blogged on this site earlier in the month), I felt compelled to write a piece myself. I am a member of a local writing group called Renegade Writers. … Continue reading →

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