by Dawn Robinson Walsh | Jun 3, 2020 | Writing
For some peculiar reason, I am, like 5 million others, a follower of Radio 4’s The Archers. My daily 13-minute listen in to the “tales of everyday farming folk” keeps me gripped. Some of the characters I dislike, some I despair of, and others I think...
by Dawn Robinson Walsh | May 20, 2020 | Hooks, Inspiration, Writing, Writing prompts
Sometimes we start work on a story or a narrative and get stuck along the way. What to do if the old writer’s block steps in? Well, I have always been a lover of options. So, if you come to a full stop in your story, ask those crucial two words: what if? What if...
by Rob Wilcox | Apr 30, 2020 | Apps, Free stuff, IT shortcuts, Software, Writing
We’ve been asked this question a few times, and most recently a new reader of the site asked … so let’s answer it! Dictation. Yes, that’s right. I mean, many people have things to say and maybe they want to write. Is this you? You struggle with...
by Dawn Robinson Walsh | Apr 28, 2020 | Self-publishing, Spelling, Writing
Writing for your own pleasure is something anyone can do, but most writers have an aspiration to be published. To reach that aim you need: Creative inspirationAbility to write wellEditing skills (yours or someone else’s)Sales prowess to sell your ideaIf...
by Dawn Robinson Walsh | Apr 20, 2020 | Writing, Writing prompts
Readers need to know certain basics about characters but you can do this without stepping in to tell someone all the details. We don’t need to know exactly how they look, we simply need to form an impression. Yes, it’s that old favourite, show don’t...
by Dawn Robinson Walsh | Apr 17, 2020 | Writing, Writing prompts
Found these from 2018, used with my writing group at the time (maybe). Struck me they are ideal writing prompts for lockdown, when getting out is difficult … try them. Close your eyes for a few moments and think of the room or place around you. Think of all the...
