Tag Archives: creative writing

The Hanging Tree (Review)

Posted on December 18, 2021 by barrylillie

I’ve been reading the Hanging Tree by Misha Herwin, the latest in the Adventures of Letty Parker series set in Bristol, where ‘Dark Ones’ hide in shadows, dragons spread gossip and pockets can be picked faster than an Olympic gold … Continue reading →

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20-20 Ray Daley

Posted on October 13, 2020 by barrylillie

Today’s 20-20 guest is writer, Ray Daley from Coventry. What name do you write under? Ray Daley. My name is there so if you like it, you know who to look up more from, and if you hate it, you … Continue reading →

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My Writing Space

Posted on August 31, 2020 by barrylillie

Where is your perfect writing space? Continue reading →

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August Update

Posted on August 19, 2020 by barrylillie

I thought as I had a few minutes to spare this morning I’d update my blog. I thought I’d tell you all how August been thus far. Well, to be honest, it’s been quite productive. My first piece of news … Continue reading →

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One Line

Posted on July 20, 2020 by barrylillie

Continuing on from my post, The Idea Generator, I thought I’d share another file that’s stored there. I have pages where odd lines that have popped into my head reside. These are often lines that I think would be interesting. … Continue reading →

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The Idea Generator

Posted on July 16, 2020 by barrylillie

Ideas are key to sustaining writing. A writer needs ideas to generate output. Without ideas a writer can quickly become stale or complacent. For me, starting out writing for the theatre meant that I was lucky. Ideas came from outside … Continue reading →

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My WIP’S

Posted on July 14, 2020 by barrylillie

I have several works in progress. This means that presently my note book and my head is filled with sentences and dialogue, themes and schemes and plots and ideas. So I thought it was about time I updated my writing … Continue reading →

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Put him in his place

Posted on March 24, 2013 by barrylillie

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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Do We Write With Accent

Posted on February 28, 2013 by barrylillie

My friend Malcolm, a published author of non-fiction books and also a writer of fiction posted on his blog the idea that what we write and the way we write it is determined by who and where we are. Is … Continue reading →