Get Digging
Too many writers sit around waiting for inspiration to fuel them through the course of their writing. It just won’t happen. Inspiration is such a small part of the writing … Continued
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What does a final draft look like?
Artists often remark that the skill of a good artist is knowing when you are done. The same applies to a book. Regardless of whether it is a novel or … Continued
Interview Anxiety
I wore earrings for the first time in months. I put on my Shakespeare pin, in case I needed to prove my dedication to writing. I scheduled therapy directly before. … Continued
The Ever-Present 80s Music
“You need to write a blog. It can be about anything. Here are some examples.” Those were the words I was told before I got stuck into reading said examples. … Continued
Living for What I Love
Humans like to find comfort in routine. We tend to fall into these traps of not knowing what else is out there, because all we’ve known is the environment around … Continued
Profile: Allan Sicard
Tell us a bit about yourself.I am a husband to Kerrie, father to Kirk and Madeleine, and grandfather to Liam, Sylvia, Noah and Luca. Since retiring, I spend my time … Continued
The Scratching of Pen Nibs
Review of the Winter Solstice Writing Retreat, June 2021 Kinglake, Victoria is surrounded by trees and national park. On the third weekend of June 2021, it was also shrouded in … Continued
The Closet Editor
Once you finish writing your manuscript, what do you do next? Submit it somewhere Give it to friends to read Revise. If you answered number 1 or 2, you’re wrong. … Continued