Write a novel in thirty days with NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo is an adventure that every writer, every author should attempt at least once. Its a wonderful program for starting a novel and it comes with plenty of group encouragement at the local level.
The Blog
Reflections on creativity, the art of writing and publicity
Urban Fantasy ‘Better Off Dead’ worthy of your inner fantasies
Better off Dead by H.P.Mallory centers on Lily Harper’s life after her death. It was a fast read that hit the right chords for my sci-fi urban fantasy book reading addiction.
What are the finer things in life?
The phrase, “finer things” means something different to everyone. For some people it refers to rich, expensive tastes while for others it stands for treasured moments associated with happiness.
Hawking (2004) another Cumberbatch masterpiece
A review of the 2014 television movie, Hawking starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Hawking. A moving dramatisation, the BBC film tells the story of time.
Editing and gardening, are they really a like?
Going out doors after many days of writing allowed me to reflect on my draft novel and the similarities between gardening and revising.
Hashtags on social media that connect writers
Hashtags are popular on social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Google. When social media streams become too busy, users often switch to their favourite hashtag to read new updates.
The discipline of writing
Whether writing a book, poetry, online articles, letters or a personal diary regular writing requires discipline. Creating a habit, just like creating a fitness habit can nurture success.
My imaginary friend and me
When a child conjures up an imaginary friend and spends countless hours talking, playing and inviting that friend to the family dinner table it can be concerning for a parent.
Copyright theft and the problem with stealing content
Online copyright theft and plagiarism often occurs deliberately, particularly if an online article is popular with readers and search engines. But sometimes, an article or a significant part of it can be stolen through ignorance.
6 WordPress plugins to improve security and SEO
I’ve used WordPress now for over six years. This article provides a brief review of some of the addon plugins and applications that I feel help to extend Wordpress websites and make it easier to manage, market and write.