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Are You a Confident Writer?

May 1, 2012
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Are You a Confident Writer?

On the page you need to be convincing, confident and propel the reader along with your words, but how about reading your work at an open mic night? Does your heart do a tap dance when you think about getting feedback on your opening chapter? Do you blush, stammer or stare at the floor when the literary spotlight is upon you? Many artistic folk struggle with their self-belief or should we say, their limiting beliefs that plague them throughout their career. Even the literary peacocks who don big hats, grow French moustaches, paint their faces ghostly white and simply adore...
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Fancy A Cup Of Tea?

March 17, 2012
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Fancy A Cup Of Tea?

All writers need tea breaks. We need to sit, ponder, rest our brains and let new ideas flow. During this creative recess, there is surely nothing more inspiring than drinking your favourite beverage from a motivating writerly mug. We’ve had some Be The Writer You Dream Of Being mugs specially made just for that purpose and have been sipping tea from...
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The ‘Should’ Monster

January 19, 2012
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Does this little monster tell you that you SHOULD be writing?

Picture this: it’s a bright July morning, and you have the day to yourself. Your perfect writing spot is waiting for pages to be filled. It’s your time. But instead of enjoying this fact, you hear a little monster tell you that you ‘should’ get to the desk, hear him growl at you over your morning coffee; chiding you...
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When Your Dreams Become A Burden

September 14, 2011
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When Your Dreams Become A Burden

* Did you dream of being a famous and successful writer, when you were little? * By the time you reached the age you are now, how famous and successful did you imagine yourself being? * And when you really think about that last question, does it provoke an emotional or physical reaction? Tension in your body,  a sick...
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The Revolution Will Be Emotional

July 15, 2011
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The Revolution Will Be Emotional

I’ve touched on gender issues in writing before but here’s a slightly different take on the same subject.  What if the gender imbalance at the top of the literary tree – the higher proportions of men in the high-kudos publications and on the prize shortlists – is because women are more emotional? A prickly subject. Even as I type...
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