In which I try to be calm and professional
My first feature article has been published in the March issue of Writing Magazine. They’ve transformed the eight-page word document I sent them, into a glossy two page spread with pictures, links…
A type A personality has a wedding anniversary
A surprising number of my friends were married in their early or mid twenties. Until now, I’ve felt a little remedial in comparison. Most of them are coming up to…
State of chaos
We are in a state of chaos, but I have no right to complain. It might have been my husband’s idea for a conservatory, but it will be me who…
About blogging
People told me I’d enjoy blogging. I really should have started a long time ago, but there were several things putting me off. One was the idea anything I wrote…
Notes from a talent showcase
I went to watch a singer-songwriter friend perform at a talent showcase yesterday. It was fascinating and inspiring, particularly as someone who would like to be ‘discovered’ in their own…
In the habit
It’s exactly the middle of January, and I’m trying to be glad I set myself weekly goals fifteen days ago. I always meant to be reasonable with myself. I never…
The life cycle of ideas
I’m learning that all ideas and their parts, are a commodity and should be treated with respect. It’s easy to do these with the almost fully formed ones that come…
More is more
As I said in 2016 goal- to write badly, one of my major aims this year is to write with an emphasis on quantity rather than quality. Inspired by…
