I wasn’t sure I would ever write an Australian story. Okay, I’m Australian born and I love my country. But these facts didn’t necessarily mean I would get to write a story set in my country. Why? Well, I’ve always stated that I don’t think up stories they present themselves to me and I do […]
Creative: Do’s & Don’ts
July 13, 2013 by
There’s a lot to be said about the value of Do’s (or Dos) and Don’ts in anything, writing, painting, sculpture, in fact in any of the creative arts. Opinions vary and ideas come and go with the changing motivations behind self-expression and self-reliance. Every author at some time or another will come across a list […]
How can Zombies make you more creative? #OnlyPossibilities
June 25, 2013 by
Writing, blogging, vlogging, social media is about building community, giving, attracting like-minded people, creating something memorable, building lists and sometimes it’s about making money. I like the idea of passing on knowledge and giving people something to think about. I decided to explore the idea of “if there are no fixed answers to the problem, […]
Are You Experiencing Creative Growth?
June 18, 2013 by
I may not paint as artistically as some of the artists I know, but that doesn’t stop me from painting, which means I continue to grow creatively every time I paint. I’ve never been threatened by the brilliance of others because I adore the creative arts. I respect and admire individual creativity, including my own. […]
Do Writers Need to Manage Change? Part One.
June 6, 2013 by
The experts say CHANGE is one of the most important elements of being successful in life, both on a personal and professional level. Change is also known to be a critical element in business management today. As writers we are very aware of the increasingly competitive market we work in every day. We know that […]
The Characters Readers Love to Hate!
May 28, 2013 by
Today I’m talking about Long a character from Starchild Book One: The Age of Akra. I’ve had a few people ask me to explain why I made Long annoying in the first book. Well, this is a good question. I don’t write anything without a reason. So, why would an older brother be so annoying? […]
What makes you a confident writer? Part 3
May 10, 2013 by
In part one I explored what makes people confident, revealing their capacity to produce results and self-esteem are two vital elements. In part two, I added by including the well-known fact that sometimes the perception of ourselves has a significant impact on how people perceive us. I also included how to recognise what stops a […]
Artist Interview: How does the artist SEE your face?
May 7, 2013 by
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing the very talented Joanne Brooker from The Brooker Studio. I was also lucky enough to have her create a caricature of me. From the little devils in my curly hair to the shape of my nose and chin, Joanne’s understanding of how we see faces provided me […]
What makes you a confident writer? Part 2
April 28, 2013 by
Has anyone ever said to you or someone you know “We have every confidence in you.” Have you ever wondered why people say that? Well, it’s a well-known fact that sometimes the perception of ourselves has a significant impact on how people perceive us. The more confident you are perceived the more sure people will […]
What makes you a confident writer? Part 1
April 15, 2013 by
Some writers I know are quietly confident while others have a charismatic confidence. What makes them confident? Well, the answer is they have great efficacy (capacity to produce results) and a healthy amount of self-esteem. Confidence is not just about thinking positive and using affirmations. All confidence needs a good foundation which includes setting achievable […]
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