As a writer, you're constantly challenging yourself to try new things. New formats, new styles, new concepts. Pushing yourself out of the comfort zone you've built for yourself. It's how we grow as writers - the risks we take either improve us, or show us where our weaknesses lie (arguably, that's also a form of… Continue reading conquering challenges
Month: December 2014
Soundtrack To Writing
Some people write with music, some people need dead silence. I also know people who can work happily with the TV on. For me, some kind of sound is necessary - although if it's a playlist full of songs I know very well, I'll inevitably end up singing along. Whilst writing the novella, I've had… Continue reading Soundtrack To Writing
I do like to be beside the seaside
A bit of my heart belongs by the sea. I can't explain why this is. I was born and raised in Elephant and Castle, where the closest thing to the seaside experience is the nasal squawk of seagulls fighting over the remnants of a Perfect Fried Chicken box meal. Childhood trips to the seaside feature… Continue reading I do like to be beside the seaside
