For Deb, Justine and Renee Ted X Morning The light and zing of commercials between my favourite shows is not nourishing but rather requires the mute button green of the remote to take me into a greener zone and better still a turning away from entertainment that leads to momentary escape from the sorrow, pain,Continue reading “Ted X Morning”
My Story Begins
Originally posted on Following the Crow Song:
I was trawling back through early versions of my memoir the last two days and reoorganising it. It could be written sometime soon and it feels good to begin to see its structure as well, but back to the other novel and the memoir can sit and stew,…
Reaching the Mountain of My First Draft
I am looking down the pathway of writing my way to the mountain of my completed first draft. Using my plan and outline as a map and continuing to read books that inspire me when I become stuck, I have reached my fourth chapter. I am following the plan, but letting the characters help meContinue reading “Reaching the Mountain of My First Draft”
Stockings, Broomsticks and Friendship: Writing Inspired by Childhood books
During February I spent the month revising workshops and resources about structure as well as beginning a quest to re-read some of my favourite childhood books. I also began to locate more contemporary books for middle grades and youth to unravel for their structure and best features. I am putting enormous amounts of effortsContinue reading “Stockings, Broomsticks and Friendship: Writing Inspired by Childhood books”
June Paisa Perkins 