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How to… name characters and interest people
It would be nice if some authors really did have a good old think when naming their characters. Here, by my foot, as I type, is a terribly thrilling thriller named Land of the Living, by Nicci French. I think … Continue reading
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How to… write in public
I was stranded in a café without a book earlier this week. I was considering expiring from boredom when I remembered the large black notebook and biro in my bag. So I duly fished them out and wrote (what? Oh, … Continue reading
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A whole day.
I had a day off work this week. One ought to make something worthwhile of such bonuses. I wanted to write an erudite and no doubt lengthy essay about terror, horror, anxiety, Dracula, Lovecraft, MR James, Stephen King and Dr … Continue reading
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How to… procrastinate
Actually, if you don’t mind, I’ll finish this one next week.
How to… write at work
I have been less sprightly and in-the-pink of late than I would have wished. So I am now Officially Eating Healthily and, terrifyingly, Cutting Down on Coffee. Today’s caffeine intake amounts to one (1) cup of tea. Oh, and decaff … Continue reading
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