So good people, as the title suggests, we’re talking about two things; critique and criticism. You notice how I’ve delineated those two? Although they’re often used interchangeably, I view them very differently. The Definitions So, let’s talk definitions for a second:
Flash fiction and me
Whilst finishing a rather enjoyable walk of the dogs last night, an idea began to form. A small one. It was all about walking. The rhythmic fall of my own feet and the music I was listening to formed an idea. By bedtime this idea had become an annoyance. It was only a small […]
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A newsletter of my very own…
I’ve been asked a few times about whether I have a newsletter/ mailing list or not, well, now I do. Who am I to stand in the way of what the people want? The newsletter is planned to start at the end of September and will initially be a once a month recap of what […]
New short – Siren
As those of you who keep up with my Twitter and Facebook will know, I was recently asked to take part in the Summer Blog-a-day being run by the talented Kay MacCleod. Having asked the good folks of Twitter what they wanted to see, it turned out that they wanted to see my first shot […]
So, you want to be a freelance writer…?
Being a writer is an odd thing. Everyone assumes that they can do it, and, to an extent, everyone can. In the same way as anyone can waggle a brush around a canvas. You’ll get something, but it doesn’t mean someone (other than your Mum) will give you money for it. That’s the key thing, […]
The Truth of becoming a Writer
This blog is about writers but if you’re a different type of creative it applies to your world too. Pull up a chair. Grab a coffee. Enjoy. Some good friends recently asked me to write a foreword for their novella which they’d just finished. You can grab yourself a copy over here, I would recommend […]
Top 5 YouTube Channels For Writers
One thing which I am equally thrilled and frustrated by is the saying “there’s always more to learn”. Why? Because it’s 100% true which is both exciting and exhausting. This has never been more true than now as I work to hone my writing skills. It seems that everything I “know” about writing is only […]
Norse Mythology – Neil Gaiman, a review
Let’s get this out of the way; if you’re a writer, I think you should read Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman. If you’re a reader, I think you should read this. The stories from Norse Mythology are a pervasive influence in our modern world; from the naming of the English days of the week to […]
The One Where I Write About Friends
Early in January this year (that’s 2018 for those of you from the future), the good people at Netflix added the American sitcom Friends their streaming service. This momentous event lead to much celebration and happiness from those of a “certain age”. Stretching from 1994 until 2004, Friends stretched to ten seasons with 236 episodes […]
New short story – The Sweetest Sorrow
Life is being pretty hectic over here at the moment, but that doesn’t mean I have forgotten you all. I took some time away from my day job today to craft a new tale from the same world as Hunter, namely, The Walls of Tartarus. Head on over to The Sweetest Sorrow to check it […]