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Monthly Writing Theme: July
Is it July already? Where is the year going? Camp NaNoWriMo has come around again and Twitter writers are polishing off their manuscripts in preparation for another #PitMad. For the monthly writing theme of July, we’re returning to camp for some inspiration. Inspiration for this month’s writing theme Summer camp isn’t really a thing in the UK. The first time I heard about American style summer camps was the Goosebumps book Welcome to Camp Nightmare. Although I’ve spent weeks in caravans by the seaside, I’ve never pitched a tent… and I always wanted to! But, Camp NaNoWriMo is the closest I’ve ever come to it. I’ve seen a few tv…
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Every Picture: Osaka Sumo Tournament
This week's picture is from the annual Osaka sumo tournament that I was lucky to attend some years ago. In the story today, a young girl is watching with her friends and finds a clever way to predict the winner every time...
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Monthly Writing Theme: May
April showers bring May flowers and a new monthly writing theme! Find inspiration with these creative prompts.
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How to create a map for your fantasy fiction world
Lay the groundwork and bring your fantasy novel to life by creating a detailed world map using these handy online tools!
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Monthly Writing Theme April
The Monthly Writing Theme for April has an otherworldly feel. Get inspired to write this month with these fantastical prompts.
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March Writing Theme ~ Celebrating Women Writers
This March, we celebrate women who have inspired us with their words across the ages.
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My Top 5 Books for Valentine’s Day
If you're looking for a romantic read this Valentine's, take a look at my top 5 romance list.
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Monthly Writing Theme: February
Looking for some writing inspiration? Take a look at these romantic prompts just in time for Valentine's Day.
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Monthly Writing Theme for December
The days are getting shorter, frost is beginning to sparkle on our lawns and twinkling fairy lights are appearing in doorways. Though the shops aren’t open right now, the radio belts out festive songs and the north is welcoming its first few snowflakes… It’s my favourite time of the year and it could not have come soon enough! Christmas has been the inspiration for some of the greatest pieces of literature in history: A Christmas Carol, Polar Express, The Snowman and The Night Before Christmas are the first ones most of us think of. It’s no wonder that such a magical, festive time of year could spark the imagination and…
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Revising an old story for NaNoWriMo2020
This year for National Novel Writing Month, I'm dusting off an old WIP....
