My thoughts about books, writing, life and so many other things….Judy Leigh/ Elena Collins.
Here is a short story about telegraph poles, recently read so well on Dartington Arts Radio by my friend, talented actor Julie Mullen. I wrote it as a member of a writing group, where I've met so many other brilliant writers and artists. As a writer, I think it's a real privilege to belong to …
Continue reading Short story about telegraph poles, read by Julie on the radio
Before I wrote my first novel, I used to think that ninety thousand words was quite a lot. Many people tell me that it’s a horrendous amount of work – I often hear people gasp when I say ‘I’m about half way through – I’ve done fifty thousand words…’ It isn’t that bad at all. …
Continue reading When a novel is finished, the editing starts…
Perhaps I should start by saying that the only time I sit down conventionally is when I’m writing at the computer. And that is hardly conventional sitting – my cat, Colin, is behind me on my chair, occupying three quarters of the seat, so I am perched on the end, which isn’t a bad thing …
That quintessence of dust 