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Writing Tips

From time to time I share writing tips and observations on my blog. To help you find them, I’m in the process of categorising and linking to them here. The ones at the top need a home…

  • Write what you are passionate about
  • Moving at a snails pace
  • To plan or not to plan…
  • Inspiration for stories

Editing

  • Pruning the roses
  • A good editor – worth their weight in gold

Social Media

  • Pinterest for the pre-published author
  • Using Pinterest for Writers
  • Having a blog
  • Why I have a Facebook page

Writing

  • Planning my own writing retreat
  • What is a first draft?
  • Wishing I was back at school…

Research

  • Where to research?
  • Research tip – hit your local library

Confidence (or lack of it)

  • Confidence as a writer
  • Where has my mojo gone?
  • Feeling like a cat with a mouse…

Characters

  • Choosing Character Names

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About Me

I'm an author of picture books, chapter books, short stories and more. Come and share my writing journey.

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