Writer’s Manifesto: I is for Imagination
Feed your imagination whatever it desires. Run to greet it with open arms and play in its waves until you’re soaked through. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
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Writer’s Manifesto: H is for Honesty
No matter how much you lie in real life, be honest in your writing. Dig deep into your experience and tell the truth. Good writing is honest writing. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: G is for Gratitude
Gratitude is the ultimate gift. Be grateful for the gift of words. Be grateful for everything in your life that supports your writing. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: F is for Fake It
When in doubt, fake it until you make it. Act AS IF you’re a writer. What do writers do? They write. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: E is for Exercise
Exercise more than your mind. Movement helps you to think… …and rouses the muse from sleep. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: D is for Discipline
Writing is fun, but it’s also work. Without focus you go round in circles and end up with a mess of words and no story. Be disciplined. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: C is for Craft
Learn the rules of your craft. Only break the rules when you understand why not breaking them would ruin your story. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: B is for Beginner’s Mind
When you begin, you know nothing. When you think you know what you’re doing – you don’t. Beginner’s Mind keeps your writing alive. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Interspecies Love
This is one of my favourite photographs. I love the way the horse looks totally blissed out by the music. It reminds me of our old family dog, a Jack Russell called Fudge. He was a music fan too. Everyday, when I practised the piano or the flute, Fudge would come in, throw himself down… Continue reading Interspecies Love
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