Category: On writing
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Success: what does it mean for you?
My son started school this year. We’ve lived in the area for a long time so it was a given he’d go to the local school. I had reservations about him attending, not because it’s a bad school but because this school is considered one of the best in our state.…
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Editing psychosis: recognize the signs
It’s time to shed some light on a severe disorder that is rarely discussed in writing circles. Usually because the poor sufferers don’t recognize the signs themselves. The signs of editing psychosis: is this you? Able to go for long periods of time without moving from your computer. Hours may…
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When writing becomes a pain in the neck
*Image courtesy of sixninepixels FreeDigitalPhotos.net Last week my physiotherapist suggested I buy a neck brace. Obviously my week was not going as well as I hoped. Somehow I’d managed to strain my neck so that it had seized up completely. Looking both ways before crossing the road involved turning my…
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Romance Rocks!
This weekend I discovered that romance really does rock. (I’d always been kind of leaning that way, but it’s good to have these things confirmed). Over the weekend I attended The Romance Writers of Australia annual conference. Although I’ve been a member for a couple of years, it was the…
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Why writers need to go outside
I’ve got a busy month coming up. A girl’s weekend (a very rare indulgence), the Romance Writers of Australia conference, and the first ever Australian Book Expo, where I’m talking on a panel and hosting a stall. All of this is very exciting, but if I’m to be honest, it…
Belinda Williams 