I love this tweet, which I saw the other day and just had to share: Actually, I love editing my own stuff. I find it soothing and rather cathartic…said no writer ever. #editing#writing#writerslife#blerg — Monica Cable (@monicacable) 15 July 2016 Not only will every writer relate to this but although it’s about editing, the same…
When it comes to writing, sometimes it can be so hard to get started. There will always be times when you feel a bit stuck or distracted, when words just won’t come. It can be frustrating, but it’s important to remember that it’s normal and OK. Words have an energy of their own; they might need a…
Write first, proofread later. Sounds obvious, right? It is, but it’s surprising how tempting it is to keep going back to auto-correct even when still on the first draft. It’s a hangover from our school days, perhaps, when we’re taught to be risk averse. Don’t make mistakes, learn the rules, pass the tests, get good…
Catching up with a couple of friends, I told them I was thinking of starting a writing blog. Both told me that they too had been trying to blog about their work. “I can do it when I’m inspired,” said one. “But if I sit down to do it, nothing comes.” The other friend nodded.…
