Writing Resources
Lots of writers don’t realise there’s a whole world of resources out there that can provide information, guidance, and opportunities. For example, every state has a writer’s centre, and some … Continued
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Quoting Others Doesn’t Always Make You Look Smart
There is a tendency for authors of self-help books to quote others. These quotes are usually (1) from a recognised author who has penned books of a similar or related … Continued
YOU Be YOU
You sit down to write, your hands hovering over your keyboard. The day’s events tumble around in your head – issues and responsibilities that demand attention. A small voice tries … Continued
Busybird’s Unsung Heroes
We’re tiny here at Busybird! Just five us, all working varying schedules. Co-owners, husband and wife team Kev Howlett and Blaise van Hecke, might be called ‘over-timers’, instead of ‘full-timers’. … Continued
The World Before Page 1
A trap authors often fall into is treating their characters and their situations as if they are born on page 1 (or whatever page they’re introduced). Prior to that, they … Continued
A Powerful Responsibility
Reviews are an everyday part of the creative landscape. And they come in all types: good, bad, indifferent, gushing, scathing, excited, cynical, etc. But in the end they generally fit … Continued
The Fallacy of Inspiration
In his excellent memoir, On Writing, Stephen King compares writing a story to discovering an artefact – you discover the story idea, but it’s encased in mud and dirt, and … Continued
The Story of YOU!
Something that’s often required of the writer is a bio. This might be needed to enter a competition, for an ‘About the Author’ page in a published book, or an … Continued