Category: On writing
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The gender of books and does it matter?
Women read women. Women also read men. In fact, women read fiction, period. Surveys conducted several years ago in the US, Britain and Canada suggest men account for only 20 per cent of the fiction market. Non-fiction seems to be the genre of choice for men. So why then are male writers…
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Six reasons not to get involved with an author
This week I’m reflecting on those poor souls who have chosen to share their lives with an author. They are the unsung heroes, in my opinion. Sure, writing a book is hard work, but what of the people who are along for the ride? Spare a minute’s thought for these…
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The writing life: lonely, but not alone
I’ve written before about how the writing path can be long one, but I was in touch with a fellow writer recently and the subject of loneliness came up. Specifically, the loneliness that often accompanies writing. It got me thinking. It made me realise that it has never been a better…
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The glamorous side of blogging
I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Victoria from Angst. Thanks for nominating me! Apparently I need to answer some questions, which I’m going to do because let’s face it, you don’t get nominated for an award every day, even if it is of the chain letter internet variety. You’ve got…
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The editing holiday: why every writer needs one
If you’re a writer, you know how it goes: you edit until your head feels like it’s about to drop off, and then you edit some more. It’s amazing how with each run through you find new things to cut, add or change. Usually all three. It’s hard to let…
Belinda Williams 