Journalling through my life I have been writing a journal for over 35 years. I began as a young girl as a way to express feelings I… Read more “Journalling to honour myself: Writing has saved my life”
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Using plain language in self-help writing connects writers with their readers
Sometimes when I read self-help books, I have trouble with the language the writers have used to express their ideas. I’m a writer who is firmly in… Read more “Using plain language in self-help writing connects writers with their readers”
Writing in a cafe: Freelancing perks
I’m going to go edit in a cafe today. When I have paper edits to do, I like sitting and sipping my tea and working. There’s a… Read more “Writing in a cafe: Freelancing perks”
Writing hot and cold: My novel’s taking me years
I have been writing a book for about the last seven years or so. I’m about 80% through the first draft. It took me about three years… Read more “Writing hot and cold: My novel’s taking me years”
Writing touches people: Because I’m a woman and because I can
I feel as if I’m staying in a hotel or at the spa, and I realize that’s the only time I’ve been alone on purpose before. To… Read more “Writing touches people: Because I’m a woman and because I can”