


Then convincing them to leave it alone for a few months so that when they return to it they’ve got some perspective – and realise it’s neither the ugliest nor the most beautiful baby in the world, but a thing they can work on and polish.Attending a VIPuring Convention is indeed a very rewarding personal experience for me, I remember the first time, it was author and financial adviser Francisco Colayco who shared about business trends and our peso worth. That’s a huge step, mentally and emotionally. As in “Go over there (and not near me).” Or “It’s over there where you were before and did not look properly!” Perhaps it’s just frequency of use and not an actual preference!īucket list destination: Currently back to the Orkneys for another writing retreat (Juliet Mariller and Kim Wilkins and I had a wonderful week there back in 2017), and then I’d love to do another writing retreat on the Island of Jersey, writing a book based on some of the local folklore.įavourite AWC course: I like teaching all my AWC courses, but I really do love Write Your Novel – It lets me help newer writers towards the really big goal of getting a first draft done. THEIR, THERE or THEY’RE?: Gosh, if pressed, I’d got for “there”. Lyric: “I’ll make wine from your tears” – Never Tear Us Apart by INXS – it was part of the inspiration for my first novel, Vigil. Word: "Antidisestablishmentarianism” (it’s a good test to see if you’ve had too much to drink or are too tired to continue with a task!) And Jessica Megan who’s an instagrammer and body positivity activist, who calls out all the garbage around dieting and appearence.īook: Currently reading (non-fiction) The Last Witches of England by John Callow and (fiction) Small Favors by Erin A. Two people I’m inspired by: US author CSE Cooney, who is not only an amazing writer but just someone who lives life with joy and art and glorious noise. I’m not actually overfond of humans hitting other humans, but his fitness routines are really great to watch and funny! Floating Writer Brain)Ĭurrently obsessed with: The Instagram page of a fighter called Samuel Erisson.

I love this course because so many people do it and are then able to earn a part-time income from freelance writing.Ĭreative Writing Mentor (a.k.a. Because that’s what keeps me moving forward.īucket list destination: The Star Wars Cantinaįavourite AWC course: Freelance Writing Stage 1. Lyric: “Show a little faith, there’s magic in the night” from Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen

Two people I’m inspired by: The author Michael Lewis and musical genius and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda (our office is somewhat obsessed with the musical Hamilton).īook: Any book by one of our wonderful presenters – they are all incredibly talented and I’m privileged to be able to work with them. And trying to accept the fact that my partner actually bought a reclining chair. Netflix's documentary The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley (about the rise and fall of biotech company Theranos).
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