I think it was an American president who once said, " if you want me to speak for 2 hours I can start now. If you want me to speak for 10 minutes, I need two weeks to prepare."



Writing is a little like that. The fewer words you have the more time you need to make sure that each word counts. And going back to my example of waiting around for inspiration, it follows that if you allow yourself to write for as long as it takes, then that's a prime way of producing text that doesn't… Continue

I believe that anyone can write. Now I know that's a bold statement and if you'd asked me that question 20 years ago I wouldn't have agreed.



You see I was brought up to believe that you had to be inspirational and creative to write. And although I enjoyed doing essays at school, my teachers never told me I was any good. In fact I usually received the comment 'Can do better.'



Then I went to work in libraries, most of my time in academic libraries and of course came across… Continue

Just to let you know we're out and about in the next few weeks at several events.

Next week on !2th February, Kirsty Babu and I will be attending the Erewash Partnershop networking at Chicago Bar in Long Eaton. We'll have a display and of course, you'll be able to talk to us about your writing and ... buy the book.

on 24th February we're attending Ann Martin's Womens Alternative Network at Colwick Hall. Again a chance to talk to us and buy the book.

Wow what a great event.



We had a room full of supporters who cheered my few words (thank you) and then bought the book.



I talked to most of them during the event and it was evident that there are a lot of issues for writers.



How to find inspiration

How to keep going

How to keep editing and writing separate

How to find practical help and support



That's what we're planning to offer at the Writer's Little Book Club, practical help and… Continue

We're counting down now - only 7 days to the launch event.



This is the first book launch we've organised so we're having some fun with it. But Sharon Roberts one of the Writer's Little Book Club Team is an old hand at events having organised city centre events in Nottingham for hundreds.



So we feel confident that our attendees will be well looked after and comfortable. I'm thrilled at the number of people who are coming to support me.



If you want to know any… Continue