A Bit About Research

by | Mar 4, 2012

I’ve got a new system. I go to bed thinking about what I want to write next then, just as I’m about to fall asleep, something pops into my head. I keep a notebook by the bed and just scribble down some quick reminders, before the arms of Morpheus grab me....

Editing and More

by | Feb 29, 2012

I got the MMS back from the lovely Lis who has been editing it for me. Interesting how you discover things about yourself – that what I had thought was an anal obsession with commas is in fact a serious neglect of them – in particular when using a proper...

Getting Stuck into the Next Book

by | Jan 28, 2012

I woke at 6 this morning with the opening of the new book in my head. I’ve been meaning to restart writing “morning pages” so half asleep I grabbed a notebook and pen and scribbled away. It’s in the first person – and I think I’ll...

Working on the Plot of a New Book

by | Jan 23, 2012

Over the weekend I had a chat re the editing of A Greater World and discovered the sad truth that with 120,000 words it’s going to take longer and cost more than I anticipated. Worth it however to ensure there are no howlers. No matter how anal one is,...