Okay, so I’m a day late in posting this – mainly because I scheduled for the wrong day … ooops. Last week was my first real week settling into the no corporate work thing and to be honest it’s going … Read More
15 tips to NaNoWriMo success …
Yesterday I told you about NaNoWriMo. I also said something about how it’s the writerly equivalent of running a marathon – and just like running a marathon, the key to success is in preparation. Sure, you mightn’t be pulling on your … Read More
How to write a novel in a month – and why you should …
November is around the corner … and if November is around the corner, so too is NaNoWriMo. Nano wtf? National Novel Writing Month. Essentially the challenge is to, along with a few hundred thousand other people, get 50,000 words out … Read More
Philly Barker Is On The Case
Without any of the fanfare that she deserves, Philly Barker’s latest adventure is now live on most online platforms. If, however, you prefer to hold your books in your hand (hey, I hear you!), print-on-demand will be another week away. … Read More
Writer’s Digest October 23, 2023
If you’ve been keeping an eye on my Instagram and Facebook (and if you haven’t, why not?) you’d know that I’ve spent the last couple of weeks in Vietnam and Singapore on holiday. I’ve got heaps to talk about regarding … Read More
Writer’s Digest 1 October, 2023
Okay, so that was a weird week – my last in paid employment. It hasn’t really sunk in yet and probably won’t until we’re back from holidays. Anyways, as goodbyes go, it was a nice decoupling, so to speak. I … Read More
Writer’s Digest September 25, 2023
It’s that lovely time of the year where the days are warm, the nights still cool-ish and it’s light enough to do our 5 at 5 (5kms along the beach at Mooloolaba at 5am) without a torch. And, added bonus, … Read More
Writer’s Digest – September 11, 2023
I’m back home after spending a lovely week with my daughter up in Torquay, Hervey Bay, a few hours north of us. As well as being a lovely place to visit, at this time of the year it’s whale watching … Read More
Writer’s Digest – September 3, 2023
This week’s post comes to you from Torquay, Hervey Bay. I’m up here for the week staying with my daughter. While I’m day-jobbing as usual, I’m fortunate that I can do it from here. This part of the world is … Read More
Writer’s Digest August 20, 2023
Okay, there’s a fair bit to cover in the couple of weeks since we last spoke, so grab a cuppa and settle down. As I write this I’m sitting in the airport bar waiting for my flight home to the … Read More