Work continues apace on the novel. I’m up to about page 65 of 300; there are sections I’ve not yet worked on, as they need fairly comprehensive re-writes, but I plan to work on those in one go. It turns out re-drafting is a more time-consuming activity than writing the first draft; more intensive, at… Continue reading »
May
31
May
10
Re-drafting the novel – part 1
by Adam
Having finished the first draft of my novel, I’m now working through the first re-draft; here I introduce a little of the process I’ll be going through.
May
07
Writing a novel – part 2
by Adam
Booky booky booky boooooks – I love ‘em. Not only are they nice to touch, and a good excuse to have lots of bookshelves, but they also teach you many things. These are the books I found most useful when working on the novel.
May
05
Writing a novel – part 1
by Adam
Where have I been the last few months? Developing flu-based biological weapons in my volcano laboratory? Ruling over the land of Twitter? Chasing unicorns? Nope – an equally futile task. I’ve been writing a novel. Here’s some stuff I’ve learned.
Apr
30
Creative writing course: childhood memories
by Adam
The second of my creative writing class homework assignments was to write about a childhood memory. Childhood memories are normally very vivid; although they may be twisted a bit by the passage of time, if anything this enhances the way they can be described. Rose-tinted spectacles bring more colour to your memories. In fiction, of… Continue reading »
Mar
12
Jan
29
Creative writing course: mixed similies
by Adam
As quiet as a sleeping beatnik – that’s the mixed-up simile I had to work with for this, the first of my creative writing homework assignments. Comments welcome.
Jan
20
Jan
13
A real quicky – watch this
by Adam
OK, if you have 50 minutes to spare – while you eat your tea, if you’re me, for example – watch this. It’s Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe, so it’s NSFW because of swearing, but it’s also the most inspirational thing I’ve ever seen when it comes to writing. Utterly brilliant. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00fvgj5/Charlie_Brookers_Screenwipe_Series_4_Episode_3/ (UK only, I’m afraid… sorry.… Continue reading »
Jan
01
Hooray! Welcome to 2009
by Adam
A new year and a new version of WordPress. How exciting. I’m making some resolutions, most of which I will fail to keep. Hurrah!