Fiction is the truth inside the lie. Stephen King Fiction writing is a strange business when you think about it. You sit down and weave a network of lies to explore far deeper truths. Wally Lamb A new year has begun. With it comes a new bright and shiny opportunity for us all to push … Continue reading On Becoming A Great Liar…
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Surviving Uncertainty
You create your life, and you can recreate it, too. In times of economic downturn and uncertainty, it's more important than ever to look deep inside yourself to fathom the sort of life you really want to lead and the talents and passions that can make that possible. Ken Robinson I’m stunned over the lapse … Continue reading Surviving Uncertainty
Life Full On
I don't think we realise just how fast we go until you stop for a minute and realise just how loud and how hectic your life is, and how easily distracted you can get. Meg Ryan How I wish an Enough Button existed in my life. A device enabling me to stop the world, to … Continue reading Life Full On
Life And Fairy Dust
As for goals, I don't set myself those anymore. I'm not one of those 'I must have achieved this and that by next year' kind of writers. I take things as they come and find that patience and persistence tend to win out in the end. Like it or not, life distracts and becomes a … Continue reading Life And Fairy Dust
Coping With Doubt
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. Steve Jobs … Continue reading Coping With Doubt
The Journey To Writeside-Up 