Creative Writing and Independent Authorship
[Sticky Post] At the Quill is the category where I collect all my posts about creative writing. Also posts about independent authorship and self-publishing.
At the Quill
At the Quill: About creative writing in my experience and practice. Also posts about independent authorship and self-publishing. Read Creative Writing and Independent Authorship for more details or scroll down.
No No NaNo: the spurning of NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo is an international writing challenge that takes place in November – the National Novel Writing Month. This year has been a difficult one for the organisers.
What’s the difference between memoir and autobiography?
In which I fail to provide a clear explanation of the difference between memoir and autobiography, but have fun trying.
For your consideration – a p.o.d. magazine
These last few weeks I’ve been increasingly focused on producing a collection of my writings and photography “for your consideration”.
How Can You Read Poetry?
How do you read poetry? I’ve recently been wrestling with this, a question that came up unexpectedly. Here’s the strategy I’ve found.
My New Video Channel – the what, the why and the how
A account of the whys and wherefores of my new video channel on YouTube. Includes links to all the current videos and some older ones too,
Timeline for a Shitty First Draft
Following my Herculean effort during NaNoWriMo, writing the zero draft of my novel Luce in New Lundon, I’m now building it an Aeon Timeline.
Writing, Publishing, YouTube – A New Year a New Plan
This year I intend to spend time writing more, publishing my writing, and starting a YouTube channel. But first … a new blogging plan.
Writing on NaNoWriMo23
My participation in NaNoWriMo23 rolls along and I’m ‘winning’ badges for my achievements. Here is a breakdown!
Preptober for NaNoWriMo 2023
I’ve decided to take part in NaNoWriMo this November. In preparation (Preptober) I’m setting myself up for success – see how!
Is YouTube Timely or Evergreen?
Is YouTube an evergreen social media platform? There is some reason to think it is … or at least that is more longterm than ephemeral.