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How To Write Five Thousand Words In One Evening

... though of course you can write five thousand words at any time of day that you so choose. Obviously. Find a Comfortable Seat This is important. I used my large soft toy as a back-rest. (Soft toys are very good as back-rests - an important fact.) If it's cold, wrap a blanket around your… Continue reading How To Write Five Thousand Words In One Evening

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Let There Be Books!

Wohoo! We've made it! The sequel to Our Intrepid Heroine has come. Join me as we cut the metaphorical ribbon and present ... dunn dunnnnnn ... The Curse of Cackling Meadows! All she really wanted was to return home. A curse, a carrot and a unicorn later and our Intrepid Heroine is on her way… Continue reading Let There Be Books!

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Possibly Edible Creations, Deadlines and other such draconic nonsense

After a string of late nights and many hours spent staring at words until the words themselves lose their meaning ('curse? cu-rse? c-ur-se? That's not a word. Wait. Is it?') I felt rather drained this morning. The sun was bright and shining, and the sudden urge to sit in a coffee shop, drink coffee and… Continue reading Possibly Edible Creations, Deadlines and other such draconic nonsense