Today is the day to celebrate all things Australian. A summer long weekend, we normally go camping, have a barbie with friends, go bushwalking…but this year we had other commitments. Until they fell through this week. So with nothing planned we’re going to have a cruisey weekend instead. Maybe a board game and movie at…
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Conference Roundup
Romance Writers of Australia’s conference was held over the weekend in Melbourne. I presented a workshop on Biometrics, but otherwise didn’t participate in the conference this year (the first time in 11 years). The rego money is going to a good cause – my writing retreat cruise next year. Melbourne. I presented a workshop on…
Pomodoro sprints
For a number of years now I’ve worked out the best way for me to write is in short bursts. I used to try and do 45 minutes BIC (bum in chair) then 15 minutes away from writing – preferably out of the chair. As there is always housework to be done I’d often do…
Writing Retreat
Last Thursday I flew south and met up with two friends, authors Leisl Leighton and Marnie St Clair, for a 4-day writing retreat (although it was only two and a half of actual writing thanks to travel). We stayed in a holiday house on the Mornington Peninsula, just a short walk to the beach. Here’s…