Category Archives: writing

Quoted words…

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Melinda included me in the three quote challenge, to post a quote every day for three days. As I am not around for a few days, I will not pass this one on to other bloggers this time, but hope … Continue reading →

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Freestyle writing challenge – My first love

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Thank you to Judy of Edwina’s Episodes for tagging me in another Freestyle writing challenge. They are fun to do, but this time I won’t pass it along. If you would like to take part, the guidelines and a new … Continue reading →

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“The Sisterhood of the World” blog award.

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I don’t usually participate in blog awards. These days I never seem to get the time! And I hate having to choose just a few to share with! But this one was both a surprise and an honour. This was … Continue reading →

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You know you are editing when….

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Sue Vincent

1. …you look around and see the cobwebs that have accumulated… and don’t care. 2. … the dog has to remind you what time it is. 3. …you absently serve your dinner in the dog’s bowl. Not that she minds… … Continue reading →

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Indie Success –10 things that really matter

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Sue Vincent

There are a lot of articles and reports out there giving various and often conflicting figures about the Indie book market. All seem to agree, however, that the percentage of Indie writers and publishers is huge and growing. You only … Continue reading →

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Small dog’s log… supplemental

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Sue Vincent

You’ve heard of Aristotle and of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad by Homer, I am very sure you know, And Beowolf is famous and there’s Coleridge as well And Lang on Scottish history, but here’s a tale to tell… The … Continue reading →

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Aliens and guillotines- 6 reasons to break the editing rules.

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Sue Vincent

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 of them, duly pasting a chunk … Continue reading →

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Dusk

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Sue Vincent

It was, it appeared, going to be one of those days. By six, Ani and I were on our way to the village shop, grateful for its early opening so I could grab coffee. I had plans for the day… … Continue reading →

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Ready to roll

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Sue Vincent

My new chair arrived and the writerly posterior is now ensconced in unaccustomed and softly cushioned luxury… and loving it. However, I do have a small complaint. Not about the chair itself…oh no, that’s heaven! But… Call me old fashioned, … Continue reading →

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A Guest Post from Roger Colby

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Sue Vincent

We all have a different view on what we do, how and why… regardless of our profession or our personal path. Author Roger Colby shares his personal perspective on his writing… As an independent author, I am often asked why … Continue reading →

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