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Celebrate every step forward

In writing, as in life, it's important to celebrate every milestone, no matter how big or small...

8 February 2019agents, books, creativity, fiction, publishing, storytelling, thoughts, wishes, writing2 Comments

How to tear a book apart and stay friends

Giving constructive criticism can be scary, especially when it's a friend asking for your feedback. Here's my guide, based around eighties pop songs...

31 January 2019editing, fiction, motivation, thoughts, writing2 Comments

Stories Are All Around Us

Spending time in airports recently gave me the opportunity to put my phone away and discover a world of stories...

29 July 2018creativity, fiction, imagination, play, snapshots, storytelling, thoughts, travel, writing4 Comments

Confessions Of A First-Time (Literary) Speed Dater

If writing a novel is like being in a long-term relationship, then seeking publication is like being ready to date again after years of marriage...

28 March 201811 May 2019amwriting, asa, australian society of authors, fiction, literary speed dating, publishing, writing5 Comments

Giving Yourself Permission To Be Creative

Following your dreams is about the permissions you give yourself. Here's my top seven.

5 December 201711 May 2019chasing your dreams, creativity, fiction, home life, motivation, play, rituals, spirit, thoughts, writer life, writing6 Comments

Step-By-Step Guide To Querying (Chocolate Optional)

The step-by-step guide to querying agents. Note: You will probably need chocolate...

5 May 20176 May 2017agents, amquerying, amwriting, fiction, motivation, publishing, querying, thoughts, writingLeave a comment

Finding An Agent Is A Lot Like Speed Dating

Finding an agent is a lot like speed dating - you get one chance to catch their attention, you have to communicate a lot of information about why you're perfect for them in a short amount of time, and you're surrounded by others doing exactly the same thing...

4 January 2017agents, amwriting, books, editing, fiction, publishing, querying, thoughts, writing, writing tips4 Comments

What Is Life Like When You’re Not Writing?

My everyday life has taken over. Each day is packed with so many competing demands that my burning desire to write remains unsated for the moment...

22 November 2016fiction, home life, motivation, pets, thoughts, writing2 Comments

Letting Your Characters Lead Your Story

It always fascinates me how people write. Some plan everything in detail, others have a framework but leave space for surprises, others (like me) write with no idea what will happen till their fingers hit the keyboard.

1 November 2016amwriting, fiction, motivation, thoughts, writing, writing tipsLeave a comment

Does Size Really Matter?

I admit it. I'm an over-writer. I write my way into scenes and all the way back out of them, I write whole chapters that don't need to be there. My first drafts are ridiculously long. I know this because I throw away more words than I end up with. My first edit starts with … Continue reading Does Size Really Matter?

15 September 2016editing, fiction, publishing, writing, writing tips7 Comments

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