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My working career spans the Royal Navy, a spell as a dairyman in the Highlands of Scotland, many years in military survey in the British Army, and a fourth career in Information Technology. I have recently become a budding author. See more...-
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Category Archives: Writing
Motivation – Limericks and Shorties
In this strange new world, I often find it hard to motivate myself in the ways that were second nature to me in the past. Having been made redundant by ASG Technologies in December 2017, I spent two years looking … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged challenges, esther chilton, flash fiction, limericks, writing motivation
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#Writing tip: flashbacks (and how I avoid them)
Originally posted on Sue Moorcroft blog:
I always think carefully before utilising flashbacks to reveal backstory. There are other techniques available. A flashback gives information about backstory to the readers and usually involves a complete change of scene as the…
Free writing – Lights Out
Originally posted on E. De Sousa:
When the light goes out – not the light in the bathroom or the upstairs closet – no, the light in your eyes; that dim orb of humanity, the apex of my focus, my…
Posted in Writing
Tagged beauty, COVID-19, death, emotion, love, mortality, parting, relationships, spirituality
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Knitting CAN Walk!
NaNoWriMo – Get in the mood! As writers around the world approach the start line for the annual fifty-thousand word challenge, I offer you the prologue to one of my previous efforts, which became a self-published novel with many great … Continue reading
Time for a Comeback
It is time to drag myself back to my true passions: writing and running. I am inspired by this excellent article from Wild Words by Bridget Holding. My personal approaches are: Writing: Write something every day even if it is … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Writing
Tagged bridget holding, comeback, procrastination, running, wild words, writing
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Inspiring Children to Read and Write
via The Hook
Posted in reading, Writing
Tagged education, eloise de sousa, librarian, library, reading, school, writing
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Markets For Freelancers
Take a look through this article from Esther Newton. With some hard work, there has to be at least one route to pennies in the bank amongst all these links. Source: Markets For Freelancers
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Tagged commercaial, earning, popular, revenue, writing, writing tips
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Ten Little Astronauts at the Agatha Christie Festival
Originally posted on Damon L. Wakes:
I’ve been invited to talk about Ten Little Astronauts at the International Agatha Christie Festival on September 14th! If you’re in the area (or planning to make a trip to Torquay for five straight…
Posted in publishing, Writing
Tagged author, christie, damon l wakes, damon wakes, publishing, science fiction, unbound
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Cara Bristol’s 8-Year Authorversary
Some great advice from an author who has been through the mill Read the original article here For my 8-year authorversary: 12 Truths About Publishing by Cara Bristol Eight years ago this month, I received my first book contract! Intimate … Continue reading
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Tagged author, author village, Cara Bristol, carabristol, hints, marketing, publishing, readers, romance, science fiction, sharing, tips, writing
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A day in the life of Agent X
Originally posted on Words and Fictions:
Agent X stretched after a poor night’s sleep. She really ought to get more exercise…spend less time staring at screens…eat more sensibly. But a new day beckoned. She had a fascinating submission to read…
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