The 23rd of June is National Typewriter Day. It is still, to many, the first image that comes to mind when we think about a writer. Of course, we have progressed through typewriters to word processors to computers and laptops and even smaller devices, such as the note...
As we approach National Pencil Day on the March 30, I thought it would be fun to look at the various writing implements scribes have used over eons. From chiseled stone slabs to laptops, writers have adapted to the evolution of the various inventions for their...
As many of you know I regularly go on road trips with my writer friend, Linda. We are going to Wainwright and Elk Water this trip round. Our essentials for any road trip, whether long or short are as follows: In-car essentials are: My road trip book to write down the...
My friend, Linda, and I have been on so many road trips for writing retreats, attending books fairs and writing events in the last eleven or so years, that we have the preparation, planning, and execution of them down to a fine art. This particular road trip, we are...
The strange habits of some famous authors has always interested me. I cannot lay claim to anything this weird, mores the pity. Maybe I can cultivate something? Are you willing to share your ‘strange’ habit? 1. Demosthenes The ancient Greek writer shaved half his head....
What do you consider essential for your writing zone? It may not be the same as everyone else, so firstly let's take a look at my desk (the one above). Firstly, I have a laptop and second screen - this enables me to utilize two screens for editing purposes with...
This week's question: When crafting a new story - what works best for you, laptop, fountain pen, dictation, or longhand? For me, I write best on a laptop as it is the fastest option to free flow my words. What about you? Last week's question: What is your...
I found this article and thought it was apt as my friend, Linda and I are always escaping on road trips and a few can be applied even if not traveling on an airplane. http://thewritelife.com/packing-tips-for-writers/ 1. Be realistic about how much work you’ll do...
This coming weekend is not only a long weeked (whoop!) but also when I am spending four wonderful days fully immersed in my writing at Strawberry Creek Retreat. Anticipation is high for my fellow wordsmiths and I. My plan is to read through, revised and to some extent...