Guest Post: Megg Geri {10 Steps to Revising Your First Draft}

I am extremely honoured to be hosting this guest post from Megg. I have been a fan of hers for some time now and follow not just her blog but her advice and book club.  Megg Geri is the author of Write A Novel In 30 Days and also owns Megg & Co Editorial Boutique. Today Megg is…

First Line Friday

It has been about 2 months since I've sat down and written anything. Life has just been so hectic that every moment has been spent catching up on what I missed when I was ill throughout November. Today I am breaking myself back in gently with a First Line Friday prompt from The Fiction Cafe…

Guest Post: Natali Simmonds

Hey you lovely lot. Today I have a Guest Post by the amazing N.J Simmonds who discusses the Top 5 YA Book Myths. Natali has not only author with a 5 star rated book but she has experience with writing and marketing in the bucket load. TOP 5 YA BOOK MYTHS YA fiction, otherwise known…

Author & Editor Guest Post: S.D Mayes

Today I have another amazing Guest Post for you. Author S.D Mayes not only discusses her writing but offers some fantastic tips to others who want to write.  ***************************************** S.D. Mayes – Journalist, Author and Editor I always liken editing to cleaning the skirting boards. I don’t really want to do it, but afterwards I…

What Lurks Beneath (Part 1)

Today I have the first in a two parter that I wrote for Halloween. It originally started as a flash fiction piece but has evolved into much more.  ------------------------------------------------------------------ The heart of Autumn surrounded us now. The leaves rustled in the bitter breeze that stings my cheeks and makes my eyes water. I thought agreeing…

Writing TN Set Up

I finally got my writing TN set up completed. A while ago I bought a second hand Meadowgate TN from someone who had customised it with ink droplets and it was perfect.  I finished setting it up yesterday when my friend Kirstyanne brought me a NaNoWriMo insert for it.  (I'll drop shop links below). I…

Writing Resources #1

Every budding writer is constantly on the look out for anything that will help them on their journey. Every published author has a method in which they promote that worked from them. More often than not each of these methods is unique and differs from others. As a result it means that finding information can…

Autumnal Inspiration: My Current Writing Project

The leaves around me are starting to turn as Autumn is starting to make it's presence felt.  Until recently I have been working on a Psychological Thriller but I needed a break from it while I figure out it's direction. While I take this break I got started on a little paranormal story I've been…

Writing Prompt #8

Less than 750 words. Flash Fiction. This is unedited and 236 words. Life. It isn't as infinite as we are led to believe when we are younger. Carefree, fearfree and living how we see fit. At least that's how I had lived. Yes that's right, had lived, meaning that I know longer live. I am…

Writing Prompt #7

Daily Prompt challenge. Less than 750 words, flash fiction. This is mine. Totally unedited and 236 words. They stared at each other across the platform. This could be the last time they see each other. Slowly she walked towards him, he smiled and walked towards her. Once together they stood facing each other. He was…