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I have – finally – moved house and am now settling into a lovely flat in one of England’s beautiful cathedral cities. It’s like being on an extended holiday, just as quite a few friends told me it would be! I love going for walks around the city walls, coming across flint-and-stone houses, Roman mosaics,Continue reading “Linda’s May Blog”

As promised, here’s my article on Foreshadowing, which can be found on the Articles page, or by clicking here. I hope you enjoy it. As always, comments welcomed. Happy Writing. Linda

In recent blogs, I’ve been encouraging you to experiment with your writing this year: try different genres, set yourself 52 weekly resolutions, have a go at something you’ve never done before, go to new places, have new experiences. Well, I’ve taken my own words to heart – and I’m moving house! It’s all happened veryContinue reading “March Blog”

Purple Prose – what is it and when can you use it? The simplest definition of Purple Prose is writing that is too elaborate, ornate or hyperbolic. It is often called flowery writing. Purple Prose describes a passage of writing that is excessively wordy, often using too many long and difficult words, as well asContinue reading “February Blog”

Happy New Year! Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. And yes – it’s that time again: Writing Resolutions for 2022. I know when I mention this is to one of my writing groups, there’s a collective groan – and not a few excuses. So, let’s forget 2021. For all sorts of reasons, andContinue reading “Linda’s Blog”

Are you a one-trick pony? Do you write short stories? Is that the only form of writing you do? Have you ever tried any other genre of writing? I’m a firm believer that trying different types of writing can improve your skills. I will happily confess that I am NOT a poet! I’ve tried, andContinue reading “Linda’s December Blog”

Writers aren’t perfect – all the time! I was having a bit of a break from writing the other day and I was googling (research as we writers call it), and I came across this quote from the painter Vincent Van Gogh: One must spoil as many canvases as one succeeds with His words madeContinue reading “Linda’s November Blog”

Getting going – what’s best for you? We love writing, don’t we? We are writers. But sometimes, getting started can be just a little difficult! We’re not in the mood; we’ve so many other things to do; we haven’t got anywhere quiet to write; we’re not feeling great. A quick anecdote here: I was inContinue reading “Linda’s October Blog”

So, we’ve reached the halfway point of the year – where have all those months gone? Lockdown, rules, regulations and restrictions have probably taken care of most of them and only now are we beginning to venture out, meeting old friends, gradually getting back into old routines. So, I’m going to suggest, that now isContinue reading “Linda’s Blog for July”

A writing thought came to me as I was gardening a couple of weeks ago. It probably happens to you too, or when you’re out for a walk, or washing up, or hoovering. Your physical self is engaged in an easy, repetitive activity, leaving your mind free to wander. My gardening thought was: “Why doContinue reading “Linda’s Blog for June”