A taste of my own medicine… to write every day! Robin Pascoe, one-time ExpatExpert, is one of my dearest friends and, over the 20 years or so of our relationship, we have settled into the roles of being each other’s … Read More
Seven techniques to connect with your reader How can you connect with your reader today? The idea for today’s blog post came to me in church. There was no singing allowed, apart from the choir, who sat two metres apart. … Read More
Milking it What do I mean by ‘milking it’? Well, once again, I was not sure what to write about in this month’s Monthly Inspirer and again I went for a walk with Ian. Last week we moved into a … Read More
Blood, sweat and tears – The difficult craft of writing With Ian and I spending six weeks in temporary accommodation in the Westminster area of London before we move to a long-term flat in Crouch End, we are exploring. Every … Read More
In flimsy limbo… Hello there! This month the Monthly Inspirer is in limbo. I’ve been moving house and country and I think that’s a valid excuse, don’t you? It’s been a moving experience in so many ways. Not only have … Read More
Life’s lucky dip I’m getting fed up with this. Or as my friend Marilyn wrote on Facebook recently: “I’m done”. And I am ‘done’. I’ve had enough of not knowing when this pandemic is going to end, and when I’ll … Read More
Spot the difference There is so much to notice that’s different right now and yet, I believe, if we don’t make the effort to write about the changes they’ll seep into the subconscious and this moment will be lost forever. … Read More
Word painting 31/3/2020 A few weeks ago, back in the world where we were allowed to go to the cinema, Ian and I went to see Lowry and Son starring Timothy Spall as the painter and Vanessa Redgrave as his bedridden, stifling, … Read More
I don’t know about you but I’m a big fan of Masterchef on the telly. It always seems to me m that the chefs that get the most enthusiastic and throw the biggest variety of ‘stuff’ on the plate get voted off, … Read More
The Inspiring Bit 26/11/2019 This time of year is perfect for inspiring the writer wanting to flex their writerly muscles. Autumn, when the leaves are turning and falling there is so much to ignite the muse within. We all know … Read More
