Praise of Motherhood

Praise of Motherhood

Phil Jourdan is brilliant and troubled. His simple words, complex experiences and troubling therapeutic methods equal a brilliant novel that you can tell is both healing and feel how touching it is. With his mothers sudden death in 2009 Phil expressed his journey through life with a mother who loved him and stood by his […]

Creating Time and Space for Your Writing - Part Two

Creating Time and Space for Your Writing – Part Two

Simon Rose takes over today with Part 2. Read Part 1 here. It’s very important to set up your office space so that you can be comfortable while working on your writing projects, but its equally important to set time aside for your writing. This can be particularly challenging for people with younger children, especially […]

Creating Time and Space for Your Writing - Part One

Creating Time and Space for Your Writing – Part One

Simon Rose is back with some new advice! Enjoy. Whether you’re just starting out as a writer or are a seasoned professional with several published novels to your credit, it’s important to have the right space to effectively pursue your chosen craft. You need to be comfortable in the area in which you choose to […]

Take Over Monday with Contest: Finding Fact Inside the Fiction

Take Over Monday with Contest: Finding Fact Inside the Fiction

The young boy grinned from ear to ear. He began to turn the pages of his book, pointing out the drawings to Anya. Gregori was so excited, in fact, that he never saw the figure beside him leap off the bench. He was unaware, as Anya quickly pressed the boy’s face into her shoulder that […]

Starting Out as a Writer - Part Five

Starting Out as a Writer – Part Five

Simon Rose concludes his insight and tips on how you can start to be a writer. Have you heeded any of his advice yet? Do tell! Activities unrelated to writing can often unlock your inspiration, whether it’s doing laundry, walking the dog, tidying the house, mowing the lawn or doing the dishes. It’s surprising how […]