Writers, have you ever felt like an imposter?
I’d like to ask writers, authors, and creatives in general – have you ever felt like an imposter – a fake who does not belong? It was all the way back in 2016 that I wrote Don’t let Imposter Syndrome … Continue reading Writers, have you ever felt like an imposter?
Questions for writers
Last week, at Thanet Creative’s Writers’ session, we brainstormed prompts for writers. The idea of these prompts was to inspire fresh reflection on your writing as well as to give us writers interesting ways to talk about our writing. Heaven … Continue reading Questions for writers
The easiest way to fix a broken story according to Jed Herne
Jed Herne breaks his solution down into three stages: Character Arc There are five aspects to a character arc that Herne addresses: The Three Ps Theme The moral core of your story that characters must either accept or reject. This … Continue reading The easiest way to fix a broken story according to Jed Herne
First Writers’ Meet and Critique Evening of 2024
This Thursday, come along to meet local writers, have your work critiqued or enjoy a drink at a lovely pub with great food. Large car park and buses stop outside. We are usually at table 8 in The Wheatsheaf Margate. … Continue reading First Writers’ Meet and Critique Evening of 2024
Neil Gaiman on the antidote to rejection
In this video, best-selling author Neil Gaiman talks about rejection and how to handle it. Continue reading Neil Gaiman on the antidote to rejection
My problem with “was”
The word “was” is an easy fit when writing in the past tense. Along with “had” it is easy to use the word so hard and often that it becomes a distraction. While “was” is a good word and sometimes … Continue reading My problem with “was”
5 hard-won editing tips
Editing your writing can be a hard process. At least, it is for me. Here are five tips that I think might help your editing and have certainly helped mine. 1. Identify your overused words My overused words include “was” … Continue reading 5 hard-won editing tips
A conversation with a journaling coach
Recently I had a web-based conversation with a journaling coach. I was able to ask questions about journaling and learn more about the art. This is that conversation. What is journaling? Has it been around long? Journaling is the act … Continue reading A conversation with a journaling coach
25 words most writers should avoid
In the game of writing, not all words were created equal. Here are twenty-five weak words writers should avoid. I have included stronger alternatives. Remember that while these words may be commonly used, it’s not necessarily that they are always … Continue reading 25 words most writers should avoid
MixMatched Margate: A Spoken Word Night
MixMatched: Margate is an inclusive spoken word and performance night taking place this Saturday in Sundowners Bar Margate. They encourage all performers. Any topic and any genre. MixMatched aims to be neurodivergent+ (dyslexic, dyspraxic, ADHD, autistic, OCD, BPD, depressive/anxiety disorder … Continue reading MixMatched Margate: A Spoken Word Night
Word of the Week: Eldritch
Eldritch is a word meaning something otherworldly, weird, ghostly, or uncanny. Although a fairly old word, Eldritch has had something of a revival being strongly associated with Lovecraftian Horror, Dungeons and Dragons (since Eldritch Wizardry (published in 1976) was written … Continue reading Word of the Week: Eldritch
Word of the Week: Flabbergast
Flabbergast is an informal verb meaning to surprise someone greatly – to astonish them. Example use: I was flabbergasted when he offered to forgive my entire debt. Continue reading Word of the Week: Flabbergast