I don’t have much of a report this week, I’m afraid. My mother had emergency surgery on Monday, her second major operation in four months, so my time has largely been spent at the hospital. Other than little snippets written in notebooks as and when they’ve come to me, I haven’t done much. A few… Read More Book report, week 6: health and hiatus
Classic films feature largely in my book. I wrote it drawing on old favourites of mine from memory – ie. using films that instinctively came to mind in connection with certain points of my plot. But I have to rewatch all of them in order to double check many details I’m hazy on, and to… Read More Book report, week 5: details and distraction
As expected, I’ve reached the uphill struggle point in the process. The more I wade through, the longer the list of things that need fixing and researching. Paradoxically, the closer I get to the end, the further away I feel from finishing the book. I know it’s a matter of perseverence, but it really does… Read More Book report, week 4: morale and manipulation
In keeping with my most pressing current project, I have a list of upcoming novel prizes for you. From women-only awards to tales of adventure, hopefully there will be something here for everyone. As always, please do read the fine print before you enter anything. Good luck! Comedy Women in Print Prize 2020 Closing date: March… Read More Novel competitions for 2020
It’s been a frustrating week because, although I have put in a lot of hours, I don’t have a stellar word count to show for it. All the work has been in areas around it. My focus was threefold: Grant application For the first time I felt the confidence to apply for an Arts Council… Read More Book report, week 3: files and feedback
Surprisingly, I’ve had quite a productive week despite not being able to get that many man hours in. The main thing I’ve been focussed on is seeing where there are gaps in the story as I go through it. This has been easier than I expected, possibly because I have a bit more clarity than… Read More Book report, week 2: cowboys and corrections
I have started 2020 with great writing fervour, dear readers. Ok, that isn’t true. I’ve dragged myself into 2020, frustrated with my lack of concentration and nagging myself to commit to one – just one – project. Things are about to change. Oh, yes. For I am determined to finish one of the novel projects… Read More Book report, week 1: hope and hammers
