Whilst it’s undoubtedly true that the world of writing is a competitive one, it can also be a cooperative environment as well. And, while we often play the numbers game and look for a niche to nip into with the fervour of a Saturday shopper in a car park, writers are a community. I recently …
Tag: Deborah Durbin
If good writing is a gift…
One of the delights of being a writer is feeling part of a creative community. Who better to understand the highs and lows than a fellow writer, especially someone who has earned a living through their craft for some time? And with Christmas fast approaching (it’s only weeks away now, trust me), how about tapping …
So You Want to be a Freelance Writer?
So there I was, having a little downtime and checking up on the blogs listed on my blog. I have often enjoyed Deborah Durbin’s posts about the trials and tribulations (and joys, let’s not forget those) of freelancing. But the blog was nowhere to be seen. I hopped over to her website then pinged her …
A planned day out
I took the advice of fellow writer Deborah Durbin and had a day off. No planning, no plotting and definitely no weighing up one novel against another. Anne and I went to Somerset for the day, first to Taunton and then to Glastonbury; which, aside from being the spiritual home of As Above So Below …