This post was written for the Author Toolbox Blog Hop. Where we share our new discoveries on the craft of writing, editing, querying, marketing, publishing, and blogging tips. Posted every third Wednesday of the month. For rules and sign-up click here. Write like nobody will read it.

The writing, ideas and thoughts of Fiona J Phillips. Where You Can Find Me. What Fi read in 2017. I wonder where de boidies iz. Spring is finally upon us. The grass is going rampant in our garden. However, the noisy pigeons that sit on the roof of our house and coo loudly first thing on a morning leave me in no doubt where de blummin boidies iz.

Friday, August 07, 2015. Fix It Friday - 5 Tips to Fixing Your Haversack. Then it became a big hole. And now the strap is loose as well! This is what happens when repairs are left until the very last minute. We had a very productive evening fixing holes, zippers, linings and even a strap! 1 Use the Right Needle.

A site for readers and writers. Hello, welcome to my blog,. In the past I have also worked as a reader for a couple of publishers and a literary agent.

A couple of weeks ago the Alliance of Independent Authors announced the establishment of an Ethical Author Code in response to a general concern about the behaviour of some authors, both self-published and traditionally published. Like the vast majority of authors I know, I already follow the principles behind this code but I believe there is a real value in stating this more explicitly.

The ramblings of a wannabe writer. Embracing Failure as the Key to Success. And the answers may change as you discover new facets of your creativity, of yourself. Depending on the reason, perhaps your creativity is a random whim, free of expectation or destination.

Do you love everything about words from reading books to writing to even grammar? Then this is the place for you. Every Wednesday, Editing for Grammarphobes 2. 0 features handy tips to enhance all of our writing, from daily emails to articles to books. After all, everyone needs to write, right? And Islam for Eid.

Or maybe not so happy? Notes to write later. Cellphone Photography, yes or no? January 28, 2018.

Writing, Reading, and the Pursuit of Dreams. My self-publishing journey and other literary moments. The IWSG was created by Alex J. And you can learn all about it and sign up for it here.