Writer’s Year
A Writer’s Year
Rod came across a wonderfully inspiring and education piece on the Telegraph’s website…
Louise Doughty’s column on the life of a writer
Novelist Louise Doughty invites you to join her in charting the progress of a writer’s life. Where does the inspiration for a book come from, how do characters take on a life-like shape, and what does a writer actually do all day? You can catch up with Louise’s columns here at any stage, and a new discussion thread will begin each fortnight on the writer’s year messageboard. Louise is asking for your thoughts and advice, as are many other writers out there. Join in now…
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Week 21: The time has come
We announce our competition winners
Week 20: On with our book
Introducing the author of Custard Shoes…
Week 19: Dealing with disappointment
Don’t give up if you didn’t win this time
Week 18: Competition shortlist
The moment you’ve all been waiting for
Week 17: Custard Shoes…
Your collaborative novel suggestions
Week 16: While I was gone
The Turkish edition of a book, bills, and a pile of dust
Week 15: A flurry of enthusiasm
Why novels begin just like love affairs
Week 14: Baby is leaving home
The perils of paperback publication
Week 13: The chocolate factor
Treats are one form of mental stimulation
Week 12: Dangers of the forest
‘Warning: Aggressive Elk’, read the sign…
Week 11: No thunderbolts
You need tricks to get the writing going
Week 10: A writing climate
A Canadian retreat to help the words flow
Week 9: And the winner is…
Your first person suggestions
Week 8: Downtown Kuala Lumpur
A reminder that there is a world out there
Week 7: Just the ticket
A February launch party and a trip away
Week 6: How to annoy a librarian
The process of researching a novel has its own amusements
Week 5: Melting pot
The time when anything seems possible
Week 4: So much to do…
Time to write? You must be joking…
Week 3: Idea generation
Where does the writing process begin?
Week 2: Joys of January
Why did starting now seem a good idea?
Week 1: A new book
Where should I set my novel?
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