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Without a doubt, my favourite time of year! #ChristmasTime #24moresleepsDoing my impression of a domestic goddess today 😀 #freshfromtheoven #cinnamonandginger #sorrynotenoughtogoaroundCalling all #writers Take up the challenge of #CharacterCharades link in bio. #amwriting #writeon #writerslifeA few hints of autumn just making their way into Walker. I love this time of year! #autumncoloursOK Starbucks, I see your Pumpkin Spiced Latte and raise you a #costa Bonfire Latte 😋Great memories from the last evening in #whitby including one last trudge up the hill, rewarded with ice cream and a great view. Perfect. 😊Tags
Author Archives: RachFarrimond
Miracle on 34th Street
This is not a film that I watch consistently every year, but it is one that warms my heart each time it makes it way out of the DVD case. For those who have not seen this film (either the … Continue reading
What’s your favourite Christmas film?
I think it is safe to say that I am about as much a film nerd as I am a book nerd. I also just happen to be the biggest kid when it comes to Christmas. Given that films are … Continue reading
Challenge Update: 1st Oct to 16th Nov
So, at the start of October, I set myself the challenge of writing 4,200 words a week with the goal of finishing the first draft of my novel by June next year. For more details on the challenge itself, here’s … Continue reading
That’ll Do For A First Draft
As a writer, I want each word I put down on paper to have meaning and purpose. I want each one of them to make readers feel and think and yearn to read on. As such, there is one particular … Continue reading
The Joy of Writing by Hand
These days, there are many ways to communicate the written word, so the options for writers and how they get their ideas into the real world are pretty much endless. Over the last few years, I have come across people … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo 2018!
October is a great month! Autumn really sets in and brings with it an incredible array of colours in the trees. It brings crisp, cold mornings and short days. Cosy jumpers, warm gloves, and hot drinks spiced with cinnamon. And … Continue reading
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Pre-Book Timeline
As you may have been able to work out by now, I am a Planner when it comes to novel writing. That’s not to say I always stick to said plans, but I certainly find it easier to work when … Continue reading
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Prologue or Con[logue]
I’ve become aware recently that there is an ongoing debate in the writing community as to the merits (or lack thereof) of using a prologue. Many writers seem to be of the opinion that if a scene warrants being included … Continue reading
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Challenge Accepted!
This week, I have started what I hope will be a nine-month journey from where I am now to completing my first novel. I have had this book knocking around in my head for many a year now and it … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, NaNoWriMo, Planning, Turning Ideas Into Words, writing
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Guest Post – “Dialogue”
Guest Post by Sarah Jayne Tanner When we talk about writing novels, we talk a lot about structure, plot, character and themes, but not so much about writing good dialogue. At university, I studied for a BA English Literature with … Continue reading
