I thought, this week, that I would share a little bit about how I became a writer. It is an odd tale to tell, because in all honesty, I...

The Vampyre (Strigoiul) by Vasile Alecsandri I have been making an effort to read more – I have found it hard to motivate myself to do...

I thought I’d take a little break from working on my WIP to share some of the other novels that I have read in the same genre. Some of...

I’ve written a lot about the challenges that come from being a writer; time management, disappointing feedback, seeing the big picture,...

As cliches go, the ‘... woke up and it was all a dream’ ending, is one of the laziest tropes out there. However, I did have an experience...

My newest project is a children’s story idea. Suffice to say I will not describe it here; however I do believe there is enough scope in...

This week I received my results for my final assignment, the overall module and the invitation to graduate and gain my MA in Creative...

Last night I got the excellent news that the Autumn issue (Halloween special) of Siren’s Call was out, which means that I can share links...

It has been suggested that I might talk about my developing writing and the point at which skills and techniques that I have been...

For the last few weeks I have been working on a novel WIP that I began around two years ago. It has been going quite well, albeit in fits...

When I was a kid, I always imagined that I would write some day. I didn’t realise – at the age of nine – exactly how much time would be...

I decided this morning that I need to get writing again: properly. Last week I talked about getting to the desk to see what I can do, and...

It is quite hard to believe that a week ago today, I was in theatre having brain surgery. It has been a surreal 3+ months, and I am...

Writing is definitely a slow burn process and that is in terms of both the writing itself and any rewards that come from it. Many people...

Returning to an older project is an interesting experience. I haven’t had the chance to work on it much since I began my Master’s,...

Back in January I wrote a post reflecting on how one can know when a piece of writing is finished. Having completed four or five further...

This blog is supposed to be a documentation of my journey into becoming a writer. A record of the highs and pitfalls that I have...

At a point in my life when I am feeling pretty down; managing to engage in writing by active choice rather than the easy process it has...

Finding words has never been something that I have struggled with – some might say I find far more words than I need to say the things I...

This week, I have been working on a synopsis for a university assignment. I am currently on the third or fourth iteration, having read...