When Can You Call Yourself a “Writer”?
When Can You Call Yourself a “Writer”? This is a question that comes up a lot for newer writers. When can I call myself a “writer”? Well, there’s no rule about it. Being a writer isn’t like being a doctor or a lawyer – you don’t need any special qualifications. That...
Three Ridiculous Moans from New Writers … and How I’d Respond
Three Ridiculous Moans from New Writers … and How I’d Respond Most writers are reasonably pragmatic about the realities of writing. While they might daydream (secretly or not-so-secretly) about their talent being “discovered” by someone prominent in the writing...
2017 Roundup: Did You Miss Any of These Aliventures Posts?
2017 Roundup: Did You Miss Any of These Aliventures Posts? I’m going to be taking some time off over the Christmas and New Year period – so I won’t be blogging again until mid-January. In the meantime, if you want a bit of holiday reading, here are some posts from...