I started writing my current novel in November 2014 as part of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and completed the first draft in February 2015. Wow, just writing down that date makes me realise that I have been working on this novel for a very long time. At…
Well, it’s not really a new adventure. A long time ago, little Nicole used to like writing plays. I still have the plays hidden away. Like my dream of becoming an author, I also wanted to be a playwright, but I buried it and set out on a…
Last week Friday, my writing group and I went on our first trip of the year. We went to meet local (local to us) author Angela Marsons at Cradley Heath library. Angela Marsons is the author behind the successful D.I. Kim Stone crime thriller series, and has since…
Recently, I’ve noticed that there’s something I do a lot when I talk about my writing successes, even saying the word ‘successes’ makes me wonder if I’m exaggerating. And that’s the problem. I always downplay my achievements. Even after all these years of writing, and finally feeling brave…
The one thing I have noticed a lot about being a writer is that you never know what’s around the corner. And last week proved this to me. So what happened last week? Well, I had a big surprise. (If you follow me on Twitter or see my…
I have been a writer since 2012, and over the years, I have learned a lot about myself, and the writing process. This writing journey really has been a roller coaster ride. So today, I will be sharing ten writing lessons I have learned over the years. You…
Being a writer is something that still surprises me. It’s not because I never thought about writing before, it’s because I never thought I would be able to do it, to actually write pieces and get them published. I see my name in a booklet, anthology, or magazine,…
Wow, I can’t believe it’s 2016. As previously mentioned, I have high hopes for this year, so with the new year, I decided to create a list of goals that I would like to achieve. I’ve tried not to overload myself with goals (sometimes you can plan to…
I sit here looking out at a crisp blue sky wondering what 2016 has in store for me. It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was preparing for the start of 2015; I had many plans, hopes, and dreams. Did I reach all of my goals? The…
Did I reach my NaNoEdMo goal? The simple answer is no I didn’t. However, I don’t see that as a failure. The fact that I took part in NaNoEdMo and edited like a maniac shows that even though I didn’t reach my goal, I’m still a winner. To…