Just a little alert for those who like castles and history: I was recently invited to do a post for a Museum site. I chose to do a post about Bolton Castle in North Yorkshire. You'll find that post here, if you're interested.
Tag: Writing
Amazon Decoded, by David Gaughran: #BookReview.
326 Pages Authorship Reference/E-Commerce Web Marketing. I read this book after reading the author’s ‘Let’s Get Digital’. It’s a natural follow-on for those interested in marketing their e-books as indie writers/publishers. In fact, it also has a lot to say about, and to, mainstream and some small publishers, much of which might benefit the authors …
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An Announcement
This sums up my current state! This is to let visitors know that my website may be disrupted for the next couple of days. WordPress works on 'Themes' and it appears my current Theme has been 'Retired', which means I have to choose another. That means I may have to completely redesign the site; not …
Let’s Get Digital, by David Gaughran: #BookReview.
220 pages Writing Reference. This is the 4th Edition. This manual guides writers through the process of publishing a book in digital form. But it’s so much more than that. David Gaughran has been writing about writing and publishing for some years. He bases his advice on personal experience combined with much research. He knows …
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Creative #Writing #Contests Table Updated
On the 1st of the month I remind followers here that the creative writing contest table has been updated. (I update it several times each month and I’ll be adding more details in the next few days, but this reminder is posted just once!) If you’d like to be reminded by email, please click the …
Daily Forest Walk Picture 14.04.20
Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the 11th post. Out earlier than usual this morning to greet the freshness of an evaporating overnight frost. The picture shows a stretch of path that leads from an old railway bridge …
Daily Forest Walk Picture 08.04.20
Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the fifth post. This time of lockdown is so odd, so unfamiliar for most of us. Today, we needed some fresh food, so a short walk to the village shop was required. …
Daily Forest Walk Picture 07.04.20
Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the fourth post. 'Regular visitors will see the accompanying picture is of the same location as yesterday.' Sorry, folks. I was tired when I posted this and didn't notice I'd included this …
Daily Forest Walk Picture 3
Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the third post. Regular visitors will see the accompanying picture is of the same location as yesterday. Below is a sort of explanation of why. Fair Weather or Foul Skies were grey …
Daily Forest Walk Picture 2
Continuing to spread a bit of light and pleasure to those confined during the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the second post. It’ll help others enjoy this bit of nature if readers here would spread the word with the ‘share’ buttons below. Let’s all do what we can for …
Daily Forest Walk Picture 1
For the last few days, I’ve posted, on Twitter, a single shot taken on my daily exercise walk in the Forest of Dean with my wife. My intention is to spread a little light and joy into the lives of all who are confined to their homes or other buildings because of the Covid19 crisis. …
Creative #Writing #Contests Table Updated
On the 1st of each month I remind followers of this blog the creative writing contest table has been updated. (I update it several times every month, but this reminder comes just once!) If you’d like this monthly reminder as an email to motivate you, please click the ‘Follow this blog’ button at the top …
Steps: Flash Fiction
For today’s weekly creative post, I’m giving you a bit of flash fiction. Considering how many people are caring for others in the current climate, I thought a touch of gentle humour on the topic might be appropriate. Enjoy! # Steps Every time! Can’t the old fool decide? If he’d make up his mind, I …
Creativity Interrupted
The Hut in the Woods. It happens to us all from time to time: something (often, more than one thing) comes along to distract or prevent us from doing our creative work. For many, judging by comments from blog posts, tweets, and on Facebook, that interruption of the creative flow can be physically as well …
Why Did I Write Breaking Faith That Way?
It occurred to me recently that I’ve never explained what drove me to write the books I’ve had published. My hope was the intention would be clear from the story. But it seems that’s not very realistic. I know what motivated me, so I can hardly judge how effectively that motivation was transferred to the …
