Writing an Action Scene
Last week I was answering interview questions about my story in the integrated short story collection The Life and Times of Chester Lewis and, since I hadn’t looked at it in quite a while, I gave the...
View ArticleCall for Questions
In a couple of weeks on my blog I will be interviewing Steve Rossiter (editor of the recently published The Life and Times of Chester Lewis, runs The Australian Literature Review and is an author,...
View ArticleInterview with Steve Rossiter
Today I’d like to welcome Steve Rossiter to my blog. Steve runs The Australian Literature Review (www.auslit.net) and Writing Teen Novels (www.writingteennovels.com) and is the editor of various...
View Article12 x 12 in ’12 Blog Party!
What better day to celebrate the 12 x 12 in 2012 challenge coming to a close than a blog party on the 12/12/2012? By mere coincidence I’ve been penning my December draft today without realising the...
View ArticleDashing Through the School
To wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy new year (I’m getting in early as I know I’ll be super busy once school finishes tomorrow) I’ve got a present for you all! Here’s a little story I cooked up...
View ArticleNew Writing Resolutions
Happy New Year! My resolution last year was to submit more, but unfortunately, like many resolutions made on New Year’s Eve, this didn’t come to pass. For the most part it wasn’t my usual submission...
View ArticleWriting a Novel – Character Profiles
Welcome to the first post in my Writing a Novel series. Today we will be looking at character profiles. Usually when I am embarking on a new novel, I plot first, then do character profiles. This time...
View ArticleChester Lewis Author Chat
Today I’ll be chatting in the Chester Lewis Fanfiction group on Facebook. For those who haven’t heard of it, the Chester Lewis Fanfiction contest is open until August 2013 and has a $2000 first prize....
View ArticleJanuary Inspiration
Although this post is primarily written with those partaking in 12 x 12 in mind, it can serve as inspiration for anyone in need of a writing muse. It’s the first month of 12 x 12, so hopefully you’ve...
View ArticleFebruary Inspiration
Looking for some inspiration for your picture book, short story or poetry this month? Hopefully there will be something here to spark your muse. PICTURE PROMPT PICTURE PROMPT What sort of bird left...
View ArticleANZAC
I wrote the original version of this piece many years ago for ANZAC day and read it to a crowd of a thousand at an ANZAC day service. I think I was about fifteen at the time. I recently dug it up and,...
View ArticleMay Inspiration
With NaPiBoWriWee and Short Story Month currently happening, I’m sure there are quite a few of you looking for inspiration this month. Since these events are happening, and since I didn’t do an...
View ArticleHelpful Blog Posts – May 2013
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, but I’ve come across some great posts this past month. Don’t forget you can check out the masterlist (click the tab at the top of the page) for a...
View ArticleJune Inspiration
Need some writing inspiration this month? With summer holidays starting in the Northern Hemisphere and cold wintry days perfect for writing in the Southern Hemisphere, you don’t want to be stuck for...
View ArticleA Little Bit of Mystery
I love the mystery genre. I love trying to spot the clues and work out whodunnit. I have a nice little collection of Agatha Christie novels on my bookshelf. Miss Marple stories are some of my...
View ArticleSpectrum (Creating a Female Superhero Challenge)
Becky Fyfe put forward a challenge on her blog: to create a short story featuring a female superhero. I love the idea of a strong female hero and decided to take up the challenge. Here is my entry into...
View ArticleHelpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts
I used Grammarly to grammar check this post because even grammar nerds like me need a second pair of eyes sometimes. Grammarly Full disclosure: Grammarly asked me if they could sponsor this blog post...
View ArticleIt’s That Time of Year – Write on Con is Nearly Here!
I’m excited as always for the return of Write on Con this year. Haven’t heard of it? If you write any kind of kidlit, from picture books through to young adult, it’s not to be missed. This year it...
View ArticleSeptember Inspiration
Here in the Southern Hemisphere spring has sprung! But if the beautiful spring weather (or the arrival of autumn and all its wonderful colours for those above the equator) isn’t sparking your...
View ArticleAre You Ready For NaNoWriMo?
With only two weeks to go until NaNoWriMo begins for another year, are you prepared? As a previous (multiple) NaNoWriMo ‘winner’ I’m here to help you get ready for November. STEP 1: Have you signed up...
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