Should a story run from the beginning to the end? What I mean is should is run chronologically or start in the middle or even the end? Take 'Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold, this starts with the reader knowing that she will die. So the rest of the story is about how she got there.… Continue reading From A to Z or should I start at M?
Tag: creative writing
Six of one, half a dozen of the other
Wanted peaceful quiet to confidently create. These are all things missing at the moment. Peace I appear to be in a constant level of stress. I am awaiting a specialist appointment to see if they can help with my vision and headaches. I am also over-run with deadlines for the soft toy business. What I… Continue reading Six of one, half a dozen of the other
The Blue Heron
This fits nicely into the daily prompt which today is 'What a Twist!'. It had been submitted to a competition but, unfortunately, been declined. Never mind it's a good story. Enjoy 🙂 The Blue Heron The man walked from his car in the driveway, noticing the light was on in the kitchen, but before he… Continue reading The Blue Heron
Daily Prompt – Imagine all the people
Imagine all the people Today I went shopping with four generations of family. Are there other families that do this? I'm not sure, but I did notice that people would look and eyebrows go up. Each one of these people have their own lives. They go home to either empty houses or ones full of… Continue reading Daily Prompt – Imagine all the people
Should you love what you write?
I was at a workshop the other day and reading out my work. Okay, I must admit I was thoroughly enjoying myself. True it was a bit rough in places being the first draft but the criticism I found odd. I did make sure everyone knew it was a first draft but they did criticize… Continue reading Should you love what you write?
Clusters, Writing and Toys
Not many will know that I make my living making toys... - Really. Soft Toys and Rag Dolls. Except that it has a cost, one that when I opened the business I had no idea. Firstly your wrist and shoulder ache continually, then your back joins in and lastly your ribs. The eye-strain is incredible… Continue reading Clusters, Writing and Toys
I am published!
Ether Books have published another of my stories - 'The White Ghost' but it is only readable with the app. So if you have an iPad, iPhone or smart phone download the app and have a look. :-)Don't forget I also have the free story 'Vanilla and Caramel' on there as well.Enjoy!
Daily Prompt – A Little Sneaky
A Little Sneaky Are prompts useful? When you write, do daily or weekly prompts help? These are questions that I am asked, also - where do you get your ideas from? Well, they are all linked. You see the daily prompt makes me write. And I love to write so I'll actively seek out prompts.… Continue reading Daily Prompt – A Little Sneaky
If I couldn’t write…
I shudder to think. What would I do without writing? Well, firstly I think I'd be on some sort of 'happy' pill. I love to write but it also keeps me sane. A little while ago I didn't write and I was full of anxiety and problems. Now I do write I find I'm much… Continue reading If I couldn’t write…
Picture Books and writing for children
I have an idea for a picture book. Even the illustrations are starting to come about. But for some unknown reason I keep downgrading it. "It's only a picture book." "It's not literature, just writing for children." "I'm only writing for children." Why do I keep doing that? I love what I'm doing and it… Continue reading Picture Books and writing for children
Kate Murray - Cleaver 