Category Archives: writing

#BLOGGER INTERVIEW from Tina Frisco – Christopher Graham, The Story Reading Ape

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tina Frisco: Chris Graham is much admired, respected, and appreciated in the blogging world. His indefatigable support of authors and bloggers is rivaled by few others. The Story Reading Ape‘s 4th blog anniversary is April 4th, and I can … Continue reading →

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Let’s Keep Blogging Fun – from Hugh’s Views and News

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Sage advice from Hugh: I’ve recently been reading some posts and messages on Facebook where people are asking for advice because blogging has got to the stage of stressing them out and/or making them feel guilty. I’ve written about this … Continue reading →

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The Initiate from Paul Andruss at Odds n Sods: A miscellany

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Sue Vincent

How do you make a writer’s day? Leave a review. How do you make their year? Leave a review like this! I make no apologies for reposting this… the best review we could have wished for! A Book Review by … Continue reading →

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Writing flash fiction – Part 2 – Guest post by Geoff Le Pard at TRSA

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Story Reading Ape… and check out Part I of Geoff Le Pard’s Guide to Flash Fiction here. Previously I talked about the benefits of writing flash fiction; today I’d like to focus on some of the mechanics. … Continue reading →

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Guest writer: Tric Kearney – Chancer

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I’m a writer…Really? “Hi, I’m Tric, (pronounced Trish), I live in Ireland and I’m a writer.” There’s a first. I don’t think I’ve ever written that before and it’s made me smile, because as I hear myself say ‘I’m a … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Jaye Marie – Friendship

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I have never had many friends. Well, not until now, that is. I moved around a lot as I was growing up, never staying in one place for long and I suppose I got into the habit of always being … Continue reading →

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Guest robot: Lisa Burton – An invitation

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Sue Vincent

How much would you pay to reach a potential audience of say, a hundred thousand readers? And what if, instead, you could do that for FREE, with no strings attached? Writers need to promote their work… interviews, guest posts, radio … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Audrey Driscoll – Weird rabbits…

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A while ago it occurred to me that when humans become extinct, unless aliens arrive on Earth to dig up and appreciate our music, art and writing, it will become meaningless. The animals that survive our presence on this planet … Continue reading →

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Writing inspiration -10 places to find ideas

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“I feel a blog post coming on…” The phrase has become a stock joke, particularly from my eldest son with whom I spend a goodly amount of my time. A thought will crop up in discussion and, waxing philosophical we … Continue reading →

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Are computers the death knell for writers? Ask Google…

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A writer’s rant from the archives… It was the final straw… yet another article about how a stupendous programme can increase your readership. This one touted its ability to engage a reader’s emotions, based on statistical analysis of the emotive … Continue reading →

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