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 →
I’m pleased to have finished the first draft of the novel version of Disappearing Dinners. It’s currently 17,000 words and aimed at 8 – 12 year olds. It’s always exciting to finish a story, even if you already know how … Continue reading →
I’ve finished the final draft of my short story for the Leeds Writers Circle competition. What do I mean by final draft? I mean I’ve completed the story, edited it about six times, mulled it over for a couple of days, … Continue reading →