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How To Rid Thyself of Writer’s Block

I didn't want to write. In fact, the mere thought of writing caused my brain to become violent in its objections. An iron wall was slammed across the realm of creativity, and I stared at it, perplexed. As I clearly am now an expert on the matter *cough* I thought I'd better share my discoveries… Continue reading How To Rid Thyself of Writer’s Block

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The Tale of a Story Told (Part One)

In which Ness takes a past tale and tells its story. Feel up to a story of improvement and facial seizures? Grab a cup of tea (or a beverage of your choice) and settle in as I tell you the tale of a young girl who had no idea that a single paragraph shouldn’t cover… Continue reading The Tale of a Story Told (Part One)

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Alas, woe is me – for my plot has dribbled off …

I started a story in March. Typical me, rushing in with only the bare bones of an idea and a couple of sentences of plot. It lasted two chapters and a half before my enthusiasm and attention tapered off.I didn't pick up the threads of the story until July when I came home from America.… Continue reading Alas, woe is me – for my plot has dribbled off …

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The Queen and I

I watched the African Queen recently and stumbled upon a marvelous idea (and no, it didn't involve blowing up a German ship). Dialogue, descriptions and action all form parts of a story - as I write these they come to life in my head, I don't see them with the physical eye; they are just… Continue reading The Queen and I

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Inspiration Can Only Take You So Far

I recently wrote a post about Ideas. Yeah, well ... one knocked me on the head. And now I'm on the third chapter with a board of sixty-nine pins on Pinterest. Never underestimate the power of inspiration. Inspiration - would you believe it - comes from ... ... the Republic, a Daydreamer, and the Mongols.… Continue reading Inspiration Can Only Take You So Far