My thoughts about books, writing, life and so many other things….Judy Leigh/ Elena Collins.
I'm lucky to belong to several writers' groups, including a brilliant local one and an online advice and support group. Before that, my regular writers' group consisted of a bunch of genius poets and artists back in Devon. Before that, I belonged to an MA writers' class where everybody was superbly talented. The world is …
Continue reading Can’t get your novel started? Here are my 12 top tips
I have heard a lot about writers' block. I'm not entirely sure what it is but I think it means that writers can't write because something is holding them back - they experience a temporary lack of inspiration or fluidity. The reason I'm not clear about what it means is because I don't think I've …
Like most writers, I started young, with a pen and any paper I could find to scribble on. I wrote my name on the kitchen walls when I was two and had a slap for my efforts. I penned poems on empty Corn Flakes boxes. I filled jotters with an assortment of stories. In my …
Continue reading How I became a novelist – the journey so far
That quintessence of dust 