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Create a writer’s website – workshop at WriteNow 2012
Just a few weeks until I’m helping people create a ‘small-but-perfectly-formed’ writer’s website on 9th March at WriteNow 2012 – a fab Glasgow literary conference with a fantastic line up. I’m just putting the final touches to the workshop and … Continue reading
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Introducing… Scone Watch
This is a new occasional column devoted to the humble scone, and most importantly, where to find the really good ones. It is extremely disappointing to find the sort of teashop or café that looks as if it would do … Continue reading
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One way to do sculpture with children
It’s been cold and wet recently and with another month or two of this sort of weather expected (we are in Scotland after all) I’ve been putting my mind to Creative and Fun Indoor Pursuits. The other day we had … Continue reading
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7 ways to combat the post-bedtime slump
If you’re anything like me, by the time you’ve got the children into bed, you’re wrung out and more inclined to pour a large glass of wine / watch tv / or even just stare zombie-like into space than get … Continue reading
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8 top tips for a first-time author reading
Having done three whole readings now, I feel something of an expert on the subject. Actually, the truth is, I went to an excellent masterclass on giving readings (part of the Story Shop 2011 programme), run by Alex Gillon. I … Continue reading
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Go the f**k to sleep – free audio version
I know, I’m a bit behind the times and all the hype about Adam Mansbach’s book Go the F**k to Sleep has been and gone, but did you know you can download a free audio version, read by Samuel L … Continue reading
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