Here’s a list of writing quotes that I’ve found inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking over the years. These little snippets of wisdom can help remind you of the long and beautiful tradition of which you’re now a part! Writing Quotes ‘Songbirds do not study in a conservatory.’ – Saul Bellow ‘The only time a human being… Read More
Writing Journal Worksheet – Painting (PDF) How many words is a painting worth? Descriptions of paintings can be used for… Moments of recognition – Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Strategy – Thrawn in Rebels & the novelisations Symbols of the self – The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Communing with the dead – My… Read More
Writing Journal Worksheet – Stream of Consciousness (PDF) Dive into your stream of consciousness, or into that of a character. What surfaces? Ideas Loosen up and let the words flow. Tap into the timbre of the character’s thoughts. Play with pace. Try an internal monologue – maybe some question and answer? “Odd snatches of dialogue.”… Read More
I saved these five book covers and their accompanying endpapers from the obscurity of the Archive, and I present them to you to print and use as you choose. They make very pretty A6 notebooks and you can easily make a set of one of each, or print out several volumes of your favourite.