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
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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
Happy Reading!
Last night was Busybird’s first Open Mic Night for 2018! Many writers scoff at the thought of public readings. We’ve had clients ring who want to publish a book, and … Continued
Editing Attitudes to Live By
In our last blog, we offered a 10-step process for revision if you were a writer. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at it from the other … Continued
A 10-Step Process for Revision
How do you approach revision? Do you just sit down and trust your instincts? Do you just let whatever happens happen? The chances are if you have a haphazard approach, … Continued
Making It
There’s always been a romanticism attached to writing – the thought of sitting up endless nights, pounding away at the keyboard, telling a story only you can tell. Many inexperienced … Continued
The Hard Work of Writing
Tonight, we’re off to a
How I Used the Busybird Creative Fellowship: Angus Watson
When I applied for the Busybird Creative Fellowship, I had just finished the first draft of my novel. I didn’t know much about styles, grammar, or even the industry. But … Continued