Category Archives: Writing

Has it been that long?

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Christie Adams, Writer

Originally posted on Pete Denton:
I stepped away for what seemed like a moment and now it’s 2015! I haven’t finished my blogging journey. I haven’t abandoned my writing dream, they are just on hold for a while. The birth…

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‘E’rotic fiction

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Christie Adams, Writer

I’m sure you can’t have a love of books and not notice the massive hype around the best selling ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ trilogy. I haven’t managed to start readingit, although I do love a bit of cheeky literature, however … Continue reading →

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Research is your friend

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Craig Hallam

It strikes me that I don’t talk about my writing process very much and, contrary to popular belief, I do have one. While I do most of my plotting in my head, only setting it down in notes when it’s … Continue reading →

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Reading the Writer’s Journey Part 4

Posted on June 19, 2012 by mistercappucino

As promised in my last post, here are stages 8 and 9 from the Writer’s Journey. 8. The Ordeal Vogler identifies this as a halfway point in a film or story, though he also points out that the ordeal can … Continue reading →

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Sizzling Beef

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Christie Adams, Writer

Memories are what makes us. I love nothing more than a bit of escapism in front of CSI or some such drama and can say that most of those who commit the crimes have been deeply affected by their memories, usually of childhood. I … Continue reading →

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Reading the Writer’s Journey Part 3

Posted on June 10, 2012 by mistercappucino

In my last post, I planned to ‘discuss stages 6 and 7, which take the story to the middle of Act 2 and the first major crisis’.  I will be looking at stages 6 and 7, but I’m not so … Continue reading →

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Marketing Your Book: How I did it

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Craig Hallam

Take a seat, and let the Wise Man kwell your fears… With Greaveburn on its way Inspired Quill have seen fit to assign me my own Marketing Womble, as I like to call her. (Hi Lea! More from her soon!) … Continue reading →

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Reading the Writer’s Journey Part 2

Posted on June 3, 2012 by mistercappucino

After the last post, I thought this time I would write up stages 4 and 5, which take the story up to the end of ‘Act 1’. Note: Vogler proposes that each myth is split into 3 acts – Act … Continue reading →

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Reading the Writer’s Journey Part 1-Christopher Vogler

Posted on May 25, 2012 by mistercappucino

I’ve started reading the Writer’s Journey (third edition) partly out of interest in writing and also with an interest in film. Critics of Vogler believe he is proposing a formula for writing, which I would also be against – I … Continue reading →

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What do you want from a writing group?

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Pete Denton

Today we had another meeting of the Steel City Writers. I’ve had a few discussions about writing groups recently. Some have had positive experiences and loved them. Others have struggled to cope with the rigid rules set out in their group and … Continue reading →

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