FAIRYTALES WITH BITE
A to Z of Writing Tips Part 7 covers T through to V. I’ve a little time in hand to work out what to write for X and Z when I come to them! T = Theme, U = Using Your Characters (I discuss whether this is acceptable and what your characters should be doing for your story), and V = Vital Information. Yes, I know I could have gone for verbs but I didn’t really want to write a “grammar” post. Under Vital Information I look at what your readers need to know and whether you do need to tell them everything or if you should leave clues for them to work things out.
THIS WORLD AND OTHERS
Reasons to Read (as if you need any!) was the obvious follow up to my earlier post on Reasons to Write. I look at the benefits of reading well from a writer’s viewpoint.
CHANDLER’S FORD TODAY/FACEBOOK – GENERAL
I’m pleased to be back to more regular blogging and tonight’s Chandler’s Ford Today post was a real joy to write. It is also hopefully going to be the start of a mini series. I interview Anne Wan, children’s author (Adventures of the Snow Globe: Vanishing Voices) and over the course of both parts of the interview will look at the joys and woes of writing for children. Later in the year I hope to be interviewing a historical fiction writer and look at the delights and tribulations of writing for that genre.
I have to say Anne was a joy to interview and tonight’s post shows how much hard work is involved in writing and publishing a book. Part 2 (next Friday) will share, amongst other things, Anne’s love and loathing of editing. I seriously doubt if any writer will disagree with her thoughts!
FACEBOOK – FROM LIGHT TO DARK AND BACK AGAIN
One nice thing that came out of interviewing Anne Wan at Bay Leaves Larder was seeing my book there (including a well thumbed copy – I hope whoever that was enjoyed the stories!). I have managed to get the book in at our local Post Office and Andersons and I hope soon to have adverts up for the book signing I will be holding at the local railway station (yes, really!). But tomorrow I’m off to the Winchester Writers’ Festival for a jam packed day full of writing – can’t wait!
FROM LIGHT TO DARK AND BACK AGAIN
PUBLICITY NEWS: The book is back on Writing Magazine’s Subscribers’ Showcase. As a subscriber, I had two months’ free publicity on this. After that you pay a small amount per month and I’ve committed to the next six months. I think this is an excellent idea and a great way to help writers.
Anne Wan and I enjoying a chat and cups of tea at Bay Leaves Larder. Interviews can be so much fun and this one was lovely.
Allison Symes: Collected Works 