Some of you may have noticed there is a small icon on my blog. This highlights where my visitors are from. As you can see they stretch across the globe, which is humbling to say the least. This enables me to know where in the world my followers are. However, it would...
writing life
WORDSMITH’S COLLECTIVE THURSDAY – TODAY IS BOOK DAY
As writers and authors, we not only write stories, but also enjoy reading them. It is part of the writing life to immerse ourselves in our own characters and their journeys, but also those of other authors - whether in the same genre or not. Reading books is a vital...
Bibliophile’s Tuesday Collective – An Anniversary Celebration
I'm celebrating my 13th Year Anniversary with WordPress. It is a real achievement, especially as I was not keen on starting all those years ago! But it has been such a journey, I've learned a lot and have changed the format and design, expanded my topics, my reach and...
Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Model Making Update and Returning to a Manuscript
I thought I would share a update on the model I am making. It is not going to be a quick project by any means! So far I have made all of the internal cabinets and shelves and a few of the tiny paper folded items. This project will probably take me more than a few...
Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Wordbridge Writers Conference
The Future of Human Writing: Creativity in the Age of AI I was honoured to be part of this virtual writing conference this past weekend. It was certainly jammed packed with panelists from all avenues of the writing community, and I made some great connections...
Author Toolbox – 8 Lockdown Tips for Writers in COVID19
Author Interview – J.E. McKnight – New Book Launch – Virtual Age
1. Please tell us about your new YA novel – Virtual Age A- Virtual Age takes place in a distant future. Our world is no longer able to support life so, in preparation for this, indoor cities were built where air and water is purified. The technology of virtual reality...
Wordsmith Collective Thursday – Is Your Writing Life Lethargic Now?
How is the isolation affecting your writing? When I virtual chat with writing friends most of them say they feel generally lethargic. It is not just their writing life and routine that has changed but also life in general has restricted their creativity. With limited...
Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Goal Planning
Firstly, a Happy New Year to you all. I hope the writing gods are kind to you in 2020 and inspire you to write many new stories. It is customary to make goals or resolutions with the arrival of a new year, some will be accomplished others not, but no matter what, we...
