Z.R. Southcombe's Blog, page 13
May 18, 2016
In the Studio: Another (almost) wordless book
My very first book, a project for me while The Caretaker of Imagination was with Jane, was a wordless book called What Stars Are Made Of. It told the story of a star-maker, who would take the fear, sorrow and anger from children and build them into a star. The story was told through paintings, originally acrylic on paper. It met with an encouraging reception from my friends and family, as well as schools and libraries. As a side note, I’m not 100% happy with the...
May 17, 2016
Out and About: Hamilton Zinefest [gallery]
So last weekend I had the pleasure of participating in my very first zinefest in Hamilton, a couple hours’ south of where I live. I met up with some writer friends, old and new, bought lots of zines, and even sold a few. Thank you to everyone who stopped by my table for a chat, and to everyone who purchased something from me, or offered me a trade. Photos from the day, including me, Lizzi Tremayne & Paul Corrigan Zines...
May 7, 2016
From the Bookshelf: Singing Bones & Daydreams for Night
I don’t buy (new) print books for myself often, mostly because they’re pricey here in NZ, but last week at the bookshop a new book came in that caught – and held – my attention and, more importantly, my imagination. Its title, Daydreams for Night, is fitting. The stories are strange, snapshot tales, that have a real dreamscape quality to them. Some of them give you a shiver, and others just fire up your own imagination. They’re accompanied by illustrations...
May 2, 2016
Just Start! // Writing tips for children
Paulo Coelho — ‘And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.’
April 23, 2016
My first live podcast interview!
So I’m equal parts excited and nervous to announce that on Monday night (8pm NZ time / 9am UTC) I’ll be interviewed by Drae Box, a fellow fantasy writer (and my go-to for website help!). I’ve done more events than I can count – book launches, local markets, craft fairs, festivals, school visits, workshops and art […]
April 22, 2016
Where do ideas come from? // writing tips for children
In this video, I talk about: where ideas come from (everywhere) letting ideas form themselves
April 21, 2016
Help each other out // writing tips for children
In this video, I discuss ways to collaborate and share skills in creative projects.
April 9, 2016
April 7, 2016
Growing as an artist // writing tips for children
In this video, I discuss: *Growing ‘upwards’ i.e. getting better. *Growing ‘outwards’ i.e. expanding, experimenting, and creating something new.
April 5, 2016
Editing top 3 tips // writing tips for children
In this video, I explain my top 3 tips for editing a piece of writing: Read the work out loud. Get someone else’s feedback. Know your strengths and weaknesses.
