Lowdham Book Festival 2010

For details of all the events go to http://www.lowdhambookfestival.co.uk/

Writing blogs and blogs for writers

If you're a writer and you haven't opened up a blog why not?  They're a great resource for all writers whatever your genre.

If like me you're technically challenged then using WordPress or Blogger.com couldn't be simpler.  Trust me - if I can run a simple blog, then anyone can.

Writers and Artists Yearbook website resources

Chapter 6 ‘How to find an agent’, from Alison Baverstock’s Marketing Your Book (A&C Black) – read it online for a limited period at http://www.writersandartists.co.uk/

Extraordinary Women 2010

Attended the event yesterday and spent a wonderful day in the company of inspiring and successful women.  I'm not talking merely about financial success but more that of someone having a vision, turning it into a goal and achieving the goal.

Each of the speakers was asked to describe themselves in 3 words and Trish Davidson of Unchosen (an organisation campaigning against human trafficking in the UK) used 'Never give up'.

If you despair of getting your children to talk to you then have a look at what Lisa Warner is doing over at Fink. http://www.finkblog.com/

The theme of the day really was not setting any limits to what you can acheive and someone sent me the following quote last night which is apt.  We'll assume that Gandhi had in his mind and heart the role of women when he said this.

"Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I shall have the belief that I can do it. I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it, even if I may not have it at the beginning."

Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian Nationalist Leader

Thanks to Vicki Espin, Francine Pickering and the team for all their hard work in staging the event.  Nominations for the awards will open in June for 2011.  If you know a woman you think should be honoured then check out this website.http://www.extraordinarywomenuk.com/

Writing quotes

Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else.


Gloria Steinem

Writing quotes

'Writing is a cop-out. An excuse to live perpetually in fantasy land, where you can create, direct and watch the products of your own head. Very selfish.'


Monica Dickens

Writing quotes

'Writing is a cop-out. An excuse to live perpetually in fantasy land, where you can create, direct and watch the products of your own head. Very selfish.'


Monica Dickens