In May this blog went on hiatus. Between exams and travelling it wasn't feasible for me to keep it up, so I decided I'd take a short break and restart in August. A good plan. Nothing wrong with taking a break when needed. Except it almost wasn't so much a break as a break-up. What... Continue Reading →
The stereotypes of teenagers are often unfair, portraying us as noisy, rude and rebellious. Although I'm usually quiet, polite and the closest to rebellion I come is dying my hair, there is one way I match the profile perfectly - I love to sleep. With this in mind, I was sceptical when a friend suggested... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure how many NaNoWriMo events I've taken part in but it's been a few since I started in about 2013. The lessons I've learnt along the way have helped me make each time better than before and I wanted to share them to help everyone, no matter your project, make the most of... Continue Reading →
There's a difference between enjoyable and essential. A few days ago I did a post on my favourite writing tools of 2017and yeah, I love them, but I don't need them. People make a big deal out of things they say they need for writing, like a hot beverage and an intricate outline and a soundscape of... Continue Reading →
Once a solitary pursuit, the advent of social media means writing is now a journey you can share with the world. The online writing communities are fascinating, fun and useful for anyone, but they're especially great for young writers.I can't drive, I live in the middle of nowhere and I don't know anyone my age... Continue Reading →
Mary Conway 