Category: The writer’s life

Within a hand’s reach of desire

In 1923, Coca-Cola’s CEO stated that he always wanted his product to be ‘Within an arm’s reach of desire’ – a terrific phrase. Since, very…

Harry 28 February 2020

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JW Newsletter: How to deal with rejection

How to see the positive in a ‘no’ Here’s a fact. Every single writer in the world gets rejected. If you’ve got a ‘no’ recently…

Sarah 25 February 2020

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The Secret of Everything

This week, I’m still fishing in our Oceans of Jewels post. I want to present one more snippet from one of you. I’m going to…

Harry 21 February 2020

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Could you be a Writer in Residence at Wytham Woods?

The Wytham Woods team are seeking applications from writers who would like to be Writer in Residence for 2020-21. The year-long residency starts in May.…

Holly 18 February 2020

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An ocean of jewels – some comments

Blimey. Somewhere in the world today, there’s a bloke who woke up with a bit of a cough … and later figured out that he…

Harry 14 February 2020

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Just wanted to say hi

Hi, I’m based in Bristol, UK, and mainly write creepy fantasy and women’s fiction and sometimes fantasy fiction about creepy women but never NEVER creepy…

Lynn 8 February 2020

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Not short and definitely not grumpy

OK. Next week, we’re going to change the subject completely. In fact, next week, it’s once again time to inspect your finest jewels. So, please,…

Harry 7 February 2020

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An ocean of jewels

Folks, next week – on 14 Feb – I want to take a look at some of YOUR work. I’ll pick out my tipple-top favourites…

Harry 7 February 2020

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Short and Grumpy II, the Sequel

If ever I feel alone or friendless, or fear that these emails are falling into the Great Void of Unknowing, all I have to do…

Harry 31 January 2020

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How a decent editor will show you your (book’s) arse

You know when you’re about to go out somewhere and you get dressed up because it’s important you look good and you agonise over clothes…

shedbooks 28 January 2020

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