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The evolution of a picture book

Posted on 12/12/2013 by peteFebruary 2, 2014

Below are the words from a picture book I’ve been working on. This is the first version that I was happy with – which took many, many drafts Until I became unhappy with it and rewrote it using real children … Continue reading →

Posted in Get writing, Uncategorized, What I'm writing | Tagged 1-4, editing, picture-book

Great feedback

Posted on 12/12/2013 by peteDecember 12, 2013

Here’s chapter 1 of the novel I’m currently writing. I read it to Leeds Writers Circle this week and got come great feedback. This is the new, improved version. I’m always happy to receive constructive, encouraging feedback so please do add … Continue reading →

Posted in Stories to read, What I'm writing | Tagged feedback, Writers-Circle

Ten things I learnt during National Novel Writing Month #NaNoWriMo

Posted on 03/12/2013 by peteDecember 6, 2013

In November I entered the National Novel Writing Month (#NaNoWriMo) challenge to write a 50,000 word novel in a month. Here’s ten things I learnt. Commit. It really is possible to write 50,000 words in a month – but not … Continue reading →

Posted in Get writing, What I'm writing | Tagged NaNoWriMo, novel

Bear causes problems to Leeds bin collectors

Posted on 01/12/2013 by peteDecember 4, 2013

In Canada you can get bear proof bins – maybe Leeds City Council should consider investing in some. There’s a story here for someone to write. … Continue reading →

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Definition of a vest

Posted on 12/11/2013 by peteNovember 12, 2013

Something kids wear when their parents are cold.

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Millions – Frank Cottrell Boyce – book review

Posted on 21/06/2013 by peteJune 21, 2013

Another great book from FCB. I was totally impressed by the Unforgotten Coat, enjoyed Cosmic and worried that reading another of his books might be a let down. I needn’t have worried. Once again the story is simply told. Damion … Continue reading →

Posted in What I'm reading | Tagged books, cottrell-boyce

“One of the best first sentences” – Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Posted on 11/06/2013 by peteJune 11, 2013

I’ve got to agree with Frank. The opening sentence from Patrick Ness’ The Knife of Never Letting Go is a cracker. Here it is: The first thing you find out when yer dog learns to talk is that dogs don’t got … Continue reading →

Posted in Book reviews, What I'm reading | Tagged cottrell-boyce, Patrick-Ness

Distracted by short stories

Posted on 22/03/2013 by peteMarch 22, 2013

I’ve recently subscribed to Writer’s Magazine  I’ve found some very useful hints, tips and opportunities. I’ve also been distracted by the short story competitions – there’s a free-to-enter one each month for subscribers. I’ve only been subscribed for two months … Continue reading →

Posted in What I'm writing | Tagged competitions, short-stories

Close – so close

Posted on 12/02/2013 by peteMay 24, 2013

My short story story distraction continues with one of my shortest (250 words) being shortlisted in Words with JAM emagazine http://www.wordswithjam.co.uk … Continue reading →

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Jackdaw Summer – David Almond – book review

Posted on 01/02/2013 by peteFebruary 1, 2013

David Almond is best known for Skellig but his other books are well worth the read and I’ve enjoyed some of them even more than Skellig. Jackdaw Summer is a hard book to pin down. The book is Liam’s story … Continue reading →

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