Vacant park benches and the like can be very evocative, and a source of inspiration for the writer.
Read MoreTaking a black and white photo somehow enhances the atmosphere.
5 minute tip: Using a spell-checker
Spellcheckers are useful, even essential. But don't rely on them exclusively.
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I think that should be big enough to hold all the stuff I've collected.... Photo by ActuaLitté
Notes from the London Book Fair 2016 #1
in Events, News & views
As usual, the London Book Fair was a mixture of information, inspiration, and exasperation!. Here are my notes from Day 1.
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Keep on blogging! Photo from pixabay.com CC0
7 Things that every serious blogger should do
If you're serious about blogging, here's a list of things you must do.
Read MoreThe joy of monochrome
Not everything in life is black and white -- but perhaps more of it should be.
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Autumn in a park. Photo from pixabay.com CC0
Monochrome pictures and the writer: a heads-up
Can taking monochrome photographs enhance a writer's creativity?
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4 things that writers must do
Here is a list of four things that I think you have to do in order to a writer. Well, I do anyway!
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A resource base for writers.
A resource base and more for writers
A specialised writer's search engine, and a free novel organiser.
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Technology is an integral part of the London Book Fair
Technology at the London Book Fair 2016
in Events, News & views
The technology seminar programme at the London Book Fair has recently been announced.
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The London Book Fair 2016
Only 6 weeks to go...
Read MoreAn experiment in creating a news feed on the Writers' Know-how website
Read all about it: my experiment is setting up a separate news feed.
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Lend me an ear...
Are publishers starting to listen?
Welcome news on the publishing front.
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An old typewriter
John Steinbeck's advice to writers
John Steinbeck on writing.
Read MoreHow I learnt to stop worrying and love the blog
How long should a blog post be?
Read MoreA laptop charging tip
An obvious sort of tip that may be beneficial nevertheless.
Read MoreThe Carrot2 Search Engine
The Carrot2 search engine can be a useful alternative to Google.
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Miss Fortune SeriesBox set 1
What I've been reading
What I've been reading this week. It's not my usual reading tipple, and I've been thoroughly enjoying it! A good fiction book that I believe has something to teach humorists.
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Arts & Letters Daily
Good reading for writers
Writers need to read good quality writing. Here's a website that provides just that.
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A dictionary is an invaluable resource. Photo from www.pixabay.com CC0
2 strategies and 6 online resources for finding the right words
in Handy hints, Language, Reference
If you want to make sure that you use the correct word more often than not, you gotta have a plan.
Read MoreQuick look: Publishing 101 by Jane Friedman
My thoughts on this book for would-be published authors, having read around a third of it up till now. Executive summary: so far so good.
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