Runcibility

SJG – an old / new author's blog.

“Come on, Marie.” I dragged her from the chair. Twelve stone, my arse. Always dieting, she was; always complaining and drinking her gin, now slumped in the garden with a wet mouth and puffy eyes. I resumed my grip beneath her arms, supporting her weight. “That’s marriage,” I supposed. Later, I breathed in the silence. …

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I’ve just completed CamNaNoWriMo for July, where I was challenged to write 50,000 words of a potential novel. Novelists typically plan their work before they start to type. They map out plots, build new worlds and develop compelling characters. This preparation can take some time and effort, but it’s that old adage in practice: fail …

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Time is a resource. Time which could be spent on writing is always precious and even if it doesn’t generate a finished product. A quick google will turn up countless writing resources and tips. Try it. Give it a click. Scroll your way past the sponsored content and advertisements, past the inducements to get you …

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