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The Other Way is Essex

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Stuart

Back in 2010, I co-founded a writing group called Writebulb. As with many writing groups, there was a turnover of members—including me—but the the group has evolved to the point where they’ve published their first anthology, and they invited me … Continue reading →

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What’s Going On?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Stuart

After a few glorious days in Italy, it’s time to reflect on what has been going on in my writing life. The Writebulb writing group hosted the magnificent Bruce Kennedy Jones who proved to be thoroughly entartaining. Bruce is a … Continue reading →

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Tanning and planning

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Stuart

I’m just back from a wonderful week away in Barbados which gave me the opportunity to read through the entire first draft of Body of Water, deconstruct it, and put it back together. I used a nifty little book to … Continue reading →

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Book review: The Demon Girl

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Stuart

As I’m starting to mix with other writers, I’m opening myself up to new books that I wouldn’t normally pick up.  The Demon Girl by Penelope Fletcher so consumed my friend Brigid that I felt compelled to read it just … Continue reading →

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Beginning the editing process

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Stuart

Today I’m starting the edit of my first novel Body of Water, using James Scott Bell’s Revision and Self-Editing: Techniques for Transforming Your First Draft into a Finished Novel.  I’ve had this book for a year now, and read it … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo 2010: Catch That Plot Bunny!

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Stuart

November looms large, and with it NaNoWriMo; the annual challenge to write fifty thousand words in thirty days. Last year was my first NaNo and I managed to complete the challenge.  Here’s what I’ll do differently this time: Write as detailed … Continue reading →

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Script Frenzy – FAIL

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Stuart

I don’t think I’m going to complete Script Frenzy this month unless, by the grace of God, I can free up some time.  This is disappointing because I completed fifty thousand words in thirty days last November for NaNoWriMo but I’ve barely … Continue reading →

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