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Perfect day to stroll through Heaton Park 😎It's been a long week, but coming home to these sent all the way from Malawi has put a big smile on my face. Rock on the weekend! #distanceisnothingCannelloni from the restaurant that invented Cannelloni (apparently). Not a bad last lunch for a fabulous trip 😎Next time life gives you lemons, skip the lemonade and go straight for the Lemon Delice 😋Just in case I've been making anyone jealous this week. #stillratherbehere 😉So just a few shots from the Amalfi Drive, an amazing pastry from the bakery recommended by Paul Hollywood in Amalfi (I concur, it was lovely), and a couple of birthday treats. Good day! 😎Tags
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Challenge Update: One Month To Go…
Previously on rachfarrimond.com… I set myself a challenge in October to complete my novel (the first draft of it at least) by June this year. For the first couple of months, things looked really positive. I was productive and on … Continue reading
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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
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
#CharacterCharades
I am celebrating this week! I have been struggling with one of the characters in my current Work In Progress, but I have finally had a break-through in his development and it has had a massive impact on the direction … Continue reading
