A successful Scottish author has just had a book he wrote 15 years ago – which was rejected – published. The book, Lockdown, is based in a pandemic-impacted London which, along with the rest of the globe, is in lockdown. Just like the world is today. Except back then the publishers laughed and said in…
Writing
Writing Retreat Cruise #2
Continuing my report of my writing retreat cruise (read #1 here). As I said last time, there were two highlights from my day in Perth. After lunch we went to an Escape Room. I’ve always wanted to do one of these (I do write mysteries after all) so I was very excited. Our mission was:…
A Vivid Dream
In 2020 I’m answering a list of 52 journal questions. Read about it here. Share a vivid dreamI’m sure this is supposed to mean a “deep in sleep” dream, but I want to share a different kind of vivid dream. My dream is to be a published author. To have this as my career. It…
Motivational Monday
The measure of artistic merit is the length to which a writer is willing to go in following his own compulsions. ~ John Updike ~
What holds me back?
In 2020 I’m answering a list of 52 journal questions. Read about it here. What holds you back?In early 2009 I did a 2 week course on goal setting. This was the first time I learnt that there are two types of fear: Fear of Success and Fear of Failure. Everyone has a tendency to…