When we brought this lighting box to writing club, one child, after quite some time, asked us: “What are writing rocks?” Good question. It made us laugh. And maybe you could write a story that includes writing rocks. However, when we had explained what we meant, we thought about good things about writing; writing affirmations. And … Continue reading Writing Rocks
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Believe in yourself
Welcome to September! I hope that many good things happened for you in August, and that, maybe, you even wrote (and sent) some postcards. We have been reading what writers say when they are asked to give advice about writing. As we have said before, the consistent advice is to read a lot and to … Continue reading Believe in yourself
Advice from a writer 2
Open your mind to new experiences, particularly to the study of other people. Nothing that happens to a writer – however happy, however tragic – is ever wasted. P D James This advice is about noticing. Whatever happens to you. Who you meet. What you notice. All these things are good for a writer. Take notice … Continue reading Advice from a writer 2
Advice from a writer
Read lots. Write lots.Ian Rankin Summer holidays. Now is the time to take Ian Rankin’s advice. ‘Read lots. Write lots.’ Ian Rankin writes crime novels. He lives in Edinburgh and most of his stories are set there or nearby. He is not the only writer to give that advice: Read lots. Write lots. Read things … Continue reading Advice from a writer
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