Category Archives: writing

Nothing of Note – BunKaryudo

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Writer’s block? You need a notebook… Not a thing… Not a single thing… As I leaf through the pages, I find myself becoming increasingly alarmed. I can see nothing, not even page numbers. What on earth am I going to … Continue reading →

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Coughs politely…. #UKBA17

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Just a reminder… The blog has been nominated for the UK Blog Awards 2017. There would be wild whooping for even a cursory mention by the judges. Thank you to all those who have already voted, reblogged and shared… I … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round up – Anomaly #writephoto

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Sue Vincent

This week’s photo was taken one cold, frosty dawn, looking west from the top of Higger Tor in Derbyshire. The iridescence is caused when light is scattered by water droplets in the clouds and produces an eerie, otherworldly effect. Iris … Continue reading →

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Learning from others by Tallis Steelyard

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Initially I approached this task of pimping Jim Webster’s story ‘A Bad Penny’ with considerable enthusiasm. After all how difficult could it be? But I soon realised that even though I was resolute and unwavering I needed inspiration. Who should … Continue reading →

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The Butterfly Net

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The computer has gone from working a speeds of a derisive ‘you’ll be lucky’ to an emphatic ‘you’ve got no chance’. Whether it is downloading things behind my back, updating things I’d prefer it to leave well alone or simply … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Violet sky #writephoto

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Use the image to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT)  Wednesday 26th October and link back to this post with a pingback. Please make sure that the … Continue reading →

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Aliens and guillotines- 6 reasons to break the editing rules

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

From the archives – May 2015: I was curious. Being a writer, I keep seeing articles about the editing software available online to help writers and, over coffee, I thought I would have a quick look. I browsed a number … Continue reading →

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Be my guest: Yecheilyah Ysrayl – Platforms Made Easy – A Simple Look at Platform Building for Aspiring Authors

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Note: This article can apply to ANYONE just starting a business, not just writers, who would like to understand more about platform building. Just replace writer / author with your profession. Platform building is not something we writers want to … Continue reading →

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No Rules by Graeme Cumming

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Graeme Cumming, the first in a four part look at the experience of self-publishing from the author of Raven’s Gathering Parts Two, Three and Four can be found by clicking on the highlighted links. Sarah Brentyn at Lemon … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – Glimpsed #writephoto

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The photograph for this week’s prompt was taken from inside one of the cells at Buckingham Gaol, now a museum. The tiny castle-like building dominates the centre of the town and has a very strange atmosphere. The cell doors were … Continue reading →

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