Over the last few weeks at the writing group I attend there has been some discussion on how those of us who are writing novels go about it, meticulous planning vs. just start and see […]
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The natural world – be amazed.
Every year I go away for a weekend with a group of guys on a barge weekend. That basically amounts to sixteen or so blokes on the canals in narrow boats for three days. And […]
Fortitude – a lesson from the canal builders
At the weekend I was lucky enough to be invited to spend a few days on a narrow boat belonging to friends. Despite the weather’s attempts to put a damper on things a great time […]
Gardening, yes gardening, can be good for writers
Living in the UK I think I’m lucky to have the benefit of such notably different seasons. And yes, I admit when it comes to the end of February I can feel a bit miserable […]
The universe – 15 mind boggling facts
I have a dictionary that I was given at Christmas when I was eleven and in my first year at secondary school. On the blank opening page I wrote my name and address. After the […]