This week we've another interview for you, this week with Kayla Hicks author of the Back Superheroes and many other books. Our chat focussed on the superhero series but do check out her links at the bottom for other of her works. And to whet your appetite, here's the synopsis for Book 1 of the … Continue reading Interview – Kayla Hicks (author of the Backup Superheroes)
Category: advice
The Games Master
I've always been intrigued by the whole role playing game thing. The choose your own way in real time. Building characters, crafting their strengths...sounds very much like writing. So despite having never played before, I offered myself up as a games master. I would find a system, and wow there are a lot and they … Continue reading The Games Master
The voice in your head
I have discovered recently, that not everyone sees their thoughts in their head. I know that sounds like an odd opening but stay with me. When I read a book, I see it, the pictures are there in my head. I don't really know how else to describe it because I can't really comprehend the … Continue reading The voice in your head
What does it matter to you?
If I dye my hair what does it matter to you? Does the colour offend? Did you even have to look? Would you remember this in two days’ time? If I read this book, what does it matter to you? Did you hate it as a child? Does the message scare you? Will you … Continue reading What does it matter to you?
Idea generation
Today in my writing group, we all brought prompts to the table. We'd been discussing the problems of coming up with ideas, especially if there is a theme at work so we decided to play with it. We brought a range of things: letters, photos, objects, story dice and I brought a song. In turn, … Continue reading Idea generation
Distractions – musings of a writer
So, it seems like it's high time for a writing update! And what is the content of this blog post about 'writerly' topics. Umm. Dunno. I guess that's it. I've had a lot more time on my hands lately and in the lead up to this I, and others around me, thought woo more writing … Continue reading Distractions – musings of a writer
Inspiration – where do you find it?
I've been trying to enter a lot of competitions and submit to anthologies lately. My writing group have been sharing the different outlets we've found and it's led to the conversation - does a theme make it harder or easier? I've submitted stories that fit themes and some that only fit a genre. And honestly, … Continue reading Inspiration – where do you find it?
Feedback Wars – to cry or not to cry..?
So since I started putting a lot of effort in to getting work out there in September, I've submitted to quite a few competitions (won none), offered work to zines and anthologies (one got accepted WOOOOOOO) and put the odd story up here. (Read the odd however you think 😉 However, with most, the time … Continue reading Feedback Wars – to cry or not to cry..?
Music Maestro Please
A new twitter prompt game has emerged recently called #MusicalChaos; the brainchild of a group of clever gents who go by @CreatorChaos. (I definitely suggest finding them on soundcloud and listening to their podcast.) Anywho, the game involves writing a twitter story based on a song. Initially, I just found it fun trying to guess … Continue reading Music Maestro Please
Déjà vu (Or- flashbacks: the curse English teachers are doomed to repeat)
In England, the national curriculum states that when children leave primary school at year 6 (aged 10/11) they have to take SATs. These are different from the American exams. (A cynic would tell you the English SATs are purely to judge the school and put children in their first sets for high school and the … Continue reading Déjà vu (Or- flashbacks: the curse English teachers are doomed to repeat)
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