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January 18, 2020
A Fine Art or Brutal Chop
As I work through cleaning up my latest manuscript, a first in series, I am weeding out those darling crutch words, scene shifts, and other hidden gems (I thought they were gems until I read them with an unemotional, critical eye) to clear the wood for the trees to have a better view of …
January 3, 2020
From Sydney to Seychelles
Today we travel across the Indian Ocean to meet Magie Faure-Vidot. Magie is a French-language poet from beautiful Seychelles. She has published work in English and Seychelles Creole. She is the Chief Editor/Director of the Publication SIPAY and is an inspirational supporter of rising poets and writers. I first met Magie in her capacity …
December 30, 2019
Through Australian Eyes
As 2020 dawns it will be remiss not to look at the world that is changing before our very eyes. Through Australian eyes, sadly, the ongoing bushfires have encircled our lives affecting health, and mindset with loss of human lives, homes, fauna and flora — this impacts the creative soul and spirit …
December 21, 2019
End Bell
As the year draws to a close in the blink of the year bowing out, it is a time to reflect on where we are, where we’ve come from and of course where we’re heading to. Gratitude My gratitude for a writing life is the blessing of the creative gift to tell the …
December 6, 2019
Writer’s Connect: Spotlight: Author Vash Karuppa
Today I turn the spotlight on South African Author Vash Karuppa whose debut novel DESTINY FOR LOVE ARRANGED is a favourite among readers in South Africa and abroad. Her novel captures the cultural significance of life, and the command and necessity of love in a voice that connects the reader to place and …
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November 27, 2019
Writer’s Blog: Black Friday: Marketing Social Media Platforms
A few quick pointers to get your books out there this Black Friday. Connections to the worlds of writers and readers is the yardstick for successful writing. This is by no means limited to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Pinterest has proved a visual platform ideal for authors marketing their books. Additionally, sites such as …
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Writers Blog: Black Friday: Marketing Social Media Platforms
A few quick pointers to get your books out there this Black Friday. Connections to the worlds of writers and readers is the yardstick for successful writing. This is by no means limited to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Pinterest has proved a visual platform ideal for authors marketing their books. Additionally, sites such as …
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November 23, 2019
Teacher Spotlight: Early Creative Influence
Writers might be influenced by a family member who writes, or motivation is drawn from a much-admired writer. I come from a reading family and absorbed that passion as a child. This brought many pleasure-filled hours to an introverted child. More on this can be found on my, about page. Why Teachers Matter The …
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November 9, 2019
Poetry Educates Prose
A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness … ~John Keats Poet or novelist, one, the other or both — one grows into the other almost instinctively — the ideal state. Writing gets better with consistency and ongoing learning of the …
October 26, 2019
Creative Mindfulness
The mind is a powerful seat of creativity — when nutritiously fed, it leads to abundance in creative output and a mood of positivity. Creativity blends, binds and benefits humanity. The practice of conscience mindfulness is essential for inner and outer harmony. A calm state is conducive to creative thought when mind and emotions …
