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Write on- Help I’ve swallowed a novel!

Posted on October 8, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

I’ve been asked this a few times and thought I would address this question- I have a novel in me. How do I get it out? Well…for starters, there are better things to eat, but seriously, sometimes the hardest part … Continue reading →

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Write on- The Waiting Game

Posted on October 1, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

When a novel is finished there is always the period of mourning and loss. The character’s that you have spent so many hours with have nothing more to say to you, you’ve written countless drafts, it’s endured edit after edit, … Continue reading →

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Write On- It’s the time of the year

Posted on September 24, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

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The leaves are starting to turn colour and I am suddenly full of energy. Does the weather affect your writing habits? It does mine. When it’s hot and sunny, I’m miserable and grumpy and want to do nothing more than … Continue reading →

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Write on- Oh you naughty, naughty, sock puppets!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

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Do you buy a book based on a review? Does a good one put you off? Apparently some top-selling authors are so insecure about their books, they have resorted to writing their own fake reviews.  What’s so stunning about this … Continue reading →

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Write 0n- A new name for a Novel?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

Howard Jacobson, a favourite writer of mine, was recently quoted as saying that he felt a sense of heartbreak when he heard readers say, “I don’t like this book because I don’t sympathise with the main character.” It triggered a … Continue reading →

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Write on- It’s a shade of grey.

Posted on August 20, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

If you haven’t heard of, or read Fifty Shades of Grey, where have you been?  I took a look at the book after hearing all the hype and wanted to see what was the fuss. The first thing that I … Continue reading →

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Write on- What’s missing from my morning read?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

Recently I’ve subscribed to my morning read on my kindela.  I miss the classified adverts which were fun to read, but pointless as I rarely replied to them. I miss walking over to the corner shop, saying hello, and picking … Continue reading →

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Tales from the City- Don’t get minty with me!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

It’s confession time. I eavesdrop. I do it quite well. I go out, sip a glass of wine and appear to be fully engaged at my table, all the while, my left ear has stretched three inches and is listening … Continue reading →

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Write on- Notes from a writing conference-a box of popcorn

Posted on July 30, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

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I overheard, well actually I was eavesdropping again, a nifty little tip that I am so excited about. I don’t know why this idea didn’t occur to me sooner. I would like to claim it as my own gem, but … Continue reading →

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Write on- Do you need a coffin to get started?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

It’s occurred to me that I don’t have any magical habits when it comes to sitting down to write. I don’t sharpen scores of pencils like Hemingway. I don’t take long walks like Thomas Wolf. I should for the exercise, … Continue reading →

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