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The idea of perfection – my ideal writing week Day 1
Posted in writing fiction, writing inspiration, writing life, tagged Armidale, daily word count, inspiration, The writing life, writing on January 19, 2016| Leave a Comment »
The benefits of writing off-grid and offline
Posted in Choosing the writing life, location free living, Simple living, simply writing, writing inspiration, writing life, tagged Camping Australia, Sofala, technology free living, The writing life, Upper Turon, writing offline on January 17, 2016| 2 Comments »
Missed opportunities et al
Posted in Choosing the writing life, homeschooling, Simple living, simply writing, Stories, Writing, writing inspiration, writing life, tagged a writer's life, homeschooling, RVing with kids, the business of writing, The writing life, Writing in Australia on January 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »
It’s thirty something degrees today and we decided to go for a swim at the local dam, Carcoar Dam for those that know the Bathurst/Orange area of NSW.
What we didn’t count on was people wanting to buy our books – and our writing courses.
The problem was our vehicle.
And me.
Before I launch my online writing courses I read that I needed three of ’em and so I’ve waited.
And procrastinated.
And missed an opportunity to upscale my business, damn it!!
A lady named Darlene is heading around Australia with her hubby and three kids.
And they all wanna write.
And they saw my vehicle.
And.
10 things you need to know before turning pro
Posted in book publishing, Choosing the writing life, indie publishing, Time to write, writing fiction, writing inspiration, writing life, tagged professional writing, the business of writing, The writing life, writer entrepreneurs on January 9, 2016| Leave a Comment »
- Attitude matters
- Education is an investment
- Giving is better than receiving
- Values cultivate respect
- Word-count matters – without content you have no business – see Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield
- There is no such thing as perfection
- No one is laughing at you, in fact, most of us a rooting for you
- If at first you don’t succeed – see ‘The 1000 Day Rule: What Living the Dream Really Looks Like’ by Dan Andrews
- Surround yourself with experts (Jane Friedeman, Janna Penn and Dan Blank to name a few)
- Look back and see how far you’ve come – celebrate!!
On the road again – the writing tour continues to historic Carcour
Posted in book tours, Choosing the writing life, creativity, Inspiration, Time to write, writing fiction, writing historical fiction, writing inspiration, Writing retreats, tagged Carcoar, Writer's Retreats, Writing in Australia, Writing Life, Writing on the road on January 7, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Historic Carcoar offers everything this writer could possibly want to inspire productivity – historic buildings, heritage rose gardens and solitude – so much so that I think this is the ideal location to hold a writer’s retreat during the cosy winter months that only the Bathurst/Orange area with its villages, fine food and wines, and romantic weather can offer (think log fires, foggy mornings and crisp, clear days).
Anyone interested in log fires, devonshire teas and uninterrupted time to write?
I’ve found the ideal location at an old nunnery attached to the local catholic church.
Stay tuned for details.
Writing in the rain
Posted in Inspiration, location free living, Simple living, simply writing, Time to write, writing fiction, writing inspiration, writing life, tagged Goulburn, living the writing dream on January 5, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Looking for Stillwater: Miles Franklin’s Goulburn
Posted in Uncategorized, Writing and research, writing fiction, writing inspiration, writing life, tagged Australian literature, Goulburn, Miles Franklin, writing historical fiction on December 31, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Writer in Retreat: a Week ’til Christmas in the Australian Bush
Posted in Choosing the writing life, Inspiration, location free living, romance writing, Simple living, Time to write, writing inspiration, Writing retreats, tagged An Australian Christmas, Romance Writing, simple living, the Australian Bush on December 19, 2015| 2 Comments »
It’s 9.00am and, as I wander around our borrowed farm, already the animals have retreated to the shade; horses under overhanging oaks, donkeys resting under river gums and the goat hiding in his shed. Only the whippets join me on my walk, determined not to miss an adventure, regardless of the heat.
With only a couple of days left of our farm-sit, I’m contemplating the idea of hitting the highway to continue our journey south to join our family for Christmas. But part of me wants to stay here in my paddock, surrounded by nature, and only emerge when this crazy week is done.
Dear Santa,
Please send our pressies to the shack at the bottom of the track in the paddock in the middle of forest out the back of the highway. There’s plenty of grass, waterways and companionship for your reindeer and your way will be lit by a million stars.
Love a romance writer in retreat
Dancing in the rain
Posted in book tours, indie publishing, Inspiration, location free living, simply writing, Time to write, writing inspiration, writing life, Writing retreats, tagged Bulahdelah, inspiration, The writing life, writing retreats on December 16, 2015| 2 Comments »
Flowers or weeds: choosing the way we see – Writer’s Retreat Day 2
Posted in book tours, Choosing the writing life, Inspiration, location free living, Simple living, simply writing, writing inspiration, writing life, Writing retreats, tagged Bulahdelah, nature as inspiration, The writing life on December 15, 2015| Leave a Comment »
growing up writing 