Writing, at least for me, involves quite a lot of sitting around doing all manner of things that are not writing.
At times, I can be a world-class procrastinator. Yes, I can do ‘the gazing at a blank page’ thing. I’m even getting better at the tortured artist look, although Margaret still regards me suspiciously and asks whether I am about to fart.
However – in addition to these basic techniques, there are more advanced methods. My latest is a deep need to make sure that I have the right tools.
I have always had a bit of a thing for stationery, my inner geek has always been lurking just below the surface.
This geek has been encouraged into the open by my new writing buddy Amanda.
We ‘met’ on Twitter (how hip am I?) at #writingchat.
A writing buddy is an essential aid to the aspiring writer. More importantly, a writing buddy saves the friends and family of the aspiring writer an enormous amount of boredom. I can now ask “Do you think the three act structure will work here?” or “How do you feel about third person limited?” without being greeted by the electronic equivalent of tumbleweed.
Amanda is on the cusp of releasing a book. In fact, you can pre-order the physical paperback version right now. Just click HERE. Follow the instructions and you can even get a discount on the cover price. Go! Have a look right now. Go on. I’ll wait…
Welcome back. I hope that you have ordered the book. If you are electronically inclined, you will be able to pick it up soon on Amazon, Kobo and all those good places.
Amanda also keeps a very nice BLOG where you can find some proper writing. While you are there, sign up for updates. Come to think of it, while you are here – sign up for updates too. It really means a lot to us writer-types to know that people are reading.
Recently, Amanda and I got chatting about pocket notebooks. I daresay that one day, I’ll tell you all about my notebooks – but to cut a long story short, Amanda took it upon herself to make me the notebook cover that features in the picture. It’s a beautiful soft leather.
Isn’t it gorgeous?
