It took a while for my invitation to join Reading Writers to come through. Three years, if we’re going to be all tap-watch-and-glare-at-calender about it. Patience is a virtue, apparantly. That must make me pretty damn near Pope-like. Continue reading So I Joined A Writing Group
Category: writing
Killing With Kindness: X&HT Saw Swans
In 2002, I was was swimming in Australia when I was caught in a riptide. Continue reading Killing With Kindness: X&HT Saw Swans
The Writeasy: Let’s Talk About Writing
Just the two of us this month, as Clive and Rob talk about writing. We cast an eye over the fast-changing world of self-publishing, look at some short fiction mags and answer that all important question: just what does Nanowrimo stand for?
(as I mention at the top of the ‘cast, Script Frenzy has now become open-remit challenge Camp Nanowrimo. It’s well worth a look, especially if you like the idea of a more collaborative environment. Check out www.campnanowrimo.org for more info, and to sign up for some writing fun in April!)
Don’t Save The Cat
There are an awful lot of books out there that claim to have the formula for screenwriting success. I've read more than a couple. And I've found that there's a gaping hole in the middle of that formula.
The Three Rules Of Nanowrimo.
Week two of Nanowrimo. The feeling is familiar and yet it has a tang that only comes with the project at hand. I’m on track, on target. It’s good to be writing with this level of intensity again. Continue reading The Three Rules Of Nanowrimo.
Life During Nano
It’s been three years since I did this, and I’m still not sure if I’m doing the right thing, but uh-oh, here we go, NaNoWriMo. Continue reading Life During Nano
25 Things You Might Not Know About Me.
A Friday listicle. Continue reading 25 Things You Might Not Know About Me.
Five Years Of Excuses And Half Truths
Doesn't time fly when you're having fun? We're having fun, right?
Page One Rewrite: The Trouble With Film Reviews
There's a big problem with film criticism in the 21st century. There's simply too much of it.
Continue reading Page One Rewrite: The Trouble With Film Reviews
The Crowd At The Graveside
Who here mourns for Iain Banks?

