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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”

Thank you to the writers who have joined in the workshops over the past three months. I hope they’ve been useful. There’s a new one on the Workshop page (click here), so please have a go and send in one of the exercises. One of the things I’ve noticed recently is how much we relyContinue reading “Linda’s blog for May”

Last month, one of my writing prompts was The End is in Sight. And I hope that we may be getting back to something like our “normal” lives in the next few months. Spring is definitely on the way, which helps. I enjoyed a lovely walk along the local canal recently and I came acrossContinue reading “Linda’s April blog”

Welcome back and welcome to the second of the three workshops I’ve planned to get you back into writing in 2021. Thank you to all those who have written to tell me that last month’s workshop on Setting and the prompts helped in getting them going again. I’ve had several writers send in their writingContinue reading “Linda’s blog for March”

January 25th Hello Writers It’s good to make contact with you all once more. I hope you’ve stayed safe and well during the lockdowns and tier restrictions here in Britain and worldwide. It’s been a strange time, hasn’t it? I’ve heard that many writers have found it quite difficult to keep writing, despite having moreContinue reading “Welcome back!”