E.L. Williams's Blog, page 2

Preparing to jump

I’ve not blogged in a while because I’ve been editing my novel. I sent it to my editor on Friday, word-blind, exhausted and more than a little nervous. It’s as good as I can make it on my own – now I need a professional to steer me in the right direction.

Handing over my manuscript was a major milestone in my writing journey. For years the book sat loved but neglected in a metaphorical desk drawer. I’d dust it off and add a few chapters when I had time off work, then put away again to focus on ‘...

Fancy a ‘joy’ day?

I had a ‘Joy day’ today; a full day dedicated to basically following my heart and doing exactly what I felt would bring me joy in the moment.

It was a complete change from what I had planned, which was an hour-by-hour schedule of writing, online courses, shopping and housework. But I woke before my alarm, saw the sky and with words not quite as polite as these, thought, ‘sod it, today is mine!’

After walking the dogs and doing some shopping, I spent the rest of the day in the garden. I potted up...

The worried writer

This is a label I’ve worn with shame most of my life. Picture a worrier and you’ll no doubt see some sort of hand-wringing neurotic constantly checking the sky like Chicken Little.

Then a few years ago I heard a radio interview with an astronaut that changed my perspective entirely.

The man in question was Chris Hadfield, who, after flying two space shuttle missions and serving as commander on the International Space Station wrote an excellent biography detailing his experiences. https://chrisha...