Why write?

In my Justwriters group tonight I sensed a distinct lack in motivation, especially from one member, who shall remain un-named (you know who you are!). It highlighted the fact that writing isn’t all fun and inspiration, sharing and connection –...

Memoir Writing

This week I’ve been reading a book on memoir writing by another of my writing gurus, Natalie Goldberg. This book, Old Friend From Far Away, includes many of the gems first introduced in the classic, Writing Down the Bones. Writing practice, mindfulness, walking,...

Morning Pages

Over the last week I’ve come to the conclusion that one of the reasons for my recent crabbiness (apart from lack of sleep and living with teenage daughters) is my lack of writing. I’ve been revising (and revising and …) and I’ve been reading...

Back on the horse…

What do you do when you fall off a horse? Get back on, of course. Well, you could run away and hide, lick your wounds, pretend you didn’t really want to ride anyway and try to find another interest you love with the same passion. If you take the second option,...