9 Podcasts all writers should listen to
I’m so bored I wanna die! Poor mum heard that a lot. I hate to be bored. Whether I’m walking, on the train or having a bath, I need to…
Who’s a schizo, then?
Talk about schizophrenic. I am literally writing everyday at the moment, and I’ve never written such a diverse array of material. Whether it’s this blog, or various websites, or even……
Will draft 3 ever come to an end?
So I am nearly at the end of this draft – the third. THANK CRIPES. Don’t get me wrong, I am thoroughly enjoying writing, but the next book is starting…
John Gilmore Interview
John Gilmore is a legend amongst the Hollywood literati. From the tough streets of pre-Giuliani New York, to the glimmering lights of Hollywoodland, Gilmore’s sensual, all knowing noir has captured…
Is this the best piece of dialogue ever?
I grew up watching Benny Hill,Prisoner (Cell Block H) as well asTwin Peaks and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. My education was clearly well-rounded. From these classic shows, I learned a great deal about engaging dialogue.…
An Interview with author and philosopher, Alain de Botton
I spoke to Alain de Botton about writing. Alain deBotton is a London-based author whose books have been described as a ‘philosophy of everyday life.’ He makes accessible the seemingly…
A Room of One’s Own… or whatever
To borrow a phrase… I’ve been on vacation in the country for the past week and I’ve been madly writing. I sit, mostly, at the table on the side patio,…
Writers on writing
A few memorable quotes from some memorable writers: “You can be a little ungrammatical if you come from the right part of the country.”~Robert Frost “You fail only if…