Sometimes…no…more than sometimes, a writer needs a little inspiration. Here are 10 of my favourite images and words from the internet that inspire me. Most of them are self explanatory, though the Alice in Wonderland image is one that speaks to the philosophy of this blog: “Like Alice in Wonderland I go about my day-to-day life hopeful of falling down …
I sat down three times this week to write this blog. Three times. Each of which was unsuccessful. The problem is that every time I sat down at the computer, I found something more urgent or more tempting to devote my time to. Whether it’s emails, funny cat videos or a seemingly important business matter that comes to your attention, …
Staying motivated to write when you are tired, grumpy and exhausted is an ongoing challenge and sometimes downright depressing. Since I write a lot for a living, sometimes it’s hard to put fingers to keyboard with the enthusiasm my fantasy writing deserves. Often I listen to my favourite music to keep me inspired. I have a few different playlists for …
I’ve earned a living as a professional writer for more years than I care to admit. I can pump out 1,000 words on almost any topic and edit them to a professional standard, well before the boss screams down the phone ‘one minute till deadline’. That might sound like a bit of a brag-fest, but it’s not meant to be. …