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10 Book to Film Adaptations in 2017

Film adaptations of books are something readers either love or hate. Whether it’s reading the book before seeing the film or vice versa, it can enhance the enjoyment or ruin it.

When you’ve read a novel and had the story world in your head, imagined the characters and places and become attached to them – it can be a bit of a shock to see an actor you would never have cast playing the role. I don’t like watching the Twilight series films for that reason, I had the character of Edward Cullen ve...

Why you shouldn’t give up when rejected

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Miscarriage – You are NOT alone

Miscarriage can be such a traumatising experience for some women, and it is so very personal. There’s nothing to show for your loss, no body, no funeral and many women feel completely isolated – even from their partner. I’m not sure why some women take it worse than others, perhaps it’s a hormonal issue, maybe it’s down to how fast you bond with that baby growing inside of you. I had three miscarriages and there was one which was far worse for me than the others. I listened to all the plati...

Editing your work

Ernest Hemingway said ‘The only kind of writing is re-writing’. He knew a thing or two about writing and he wasn’t lying. Any professional writer will tell you once you’ve done your first draft that’s when the hard slog begins. One of the failings of self-published authors can be they’re so keen to see their work in print they rush the editing process. The result is a book with spelling and grammatical errors, not to mention structural and plot issues. I’ve bought self-published books which I...

10 of my favourite Writing Quotes

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For real writers who just have to write

‘There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.’ Maya Angelou.

 

Show don’t tell

‘Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.’ Anton Chekhov

 

Just get on with it!

‘Start writing no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.’ Louis L’Amour

 

The need to edit and then edit some more

‘The first draft of anything is shit.’ Ernest Hemingway

 

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