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Time for ACTION! Writing Goals – Write Up to Date Post Number 1

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Wayne

This is the first of my ‘Write up to date’ posts. These will be weekly updates and in addition to my regular blog posts. The idea is for me to better plan my writing activities, become more accountable and to bring you ‘Write up to date’ with my progress. That accountability is key – your…

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The Novel Dilemma – When should you quit your WIP?

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Wayne

I have a dilemma and I need your advice. I have a 79,000 word WIP and I think I’m on the verge of abandoning it for the foreseeable future. Here’s why: In November 2012, as part of Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month), I wrote almost 56,000 words of my novel, Let Sleeping Gods Lie. In…

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Why you should be listening to podcasts – grabbing inspiration on the move. 

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Wayne

  Podcasts are a great way to multi-task – getting advice on writing from shows like Writing Excuses, listening to the musings of comedians like Bill Burr or getting hooked  on true crime stories like the brilliant Serial. I’ve been listening to podcasts for several years and as of last December, I’ve even begun to…

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No one said it would be easy . . .

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Wayne

This will be a short post as I still intend to do a “Review of the Year/Looking Forward” type piece to kick off January, but yes, I feel I have neglected the Kelly’s Eye blog of late – my last real post being way back in July. July?! I blinked and now I’m staring down…

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Don of The Dead episode 4 – Don’s School Reunion

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Wayne

Don of The Dead – Series Overview Don is recently deceased but didn’t quite make it to the other side, so seems doomed to join the rotting ranks of the undead rubbing shoulders with the living who have now begrudgingly accepted that some people just refuse to die. Each short episode finds Don dealing with…

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Writing – taking stock and moving forward.

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Wayne

It’s been a few weeks since my last post – I had a manic time at work, followed by a fantastic two week holiday. Now I’m back, refreshed, recharged and ready to write. Actually, I was ready to write after only a few days away, and I began a brand new short story whilst holidaying…

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Flash Fiction – Tears of a Clown

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Wayne

This challenge was to write a 100 word piece containing the dialogue, “What are you lot doing here?’ Here’s what I came up with (100 words): ——————————————– Tears of a Clown Ken was dead. When he opened his eyes, he found he was beside a huge circus tent. Stale candyfloss and calliope chorus floated past…

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15k in May – Final Update

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Wayne

Ok . . . excuse me while I just slap on a fake smile and put some positive spin on this . . .  ahem . . . there we go. That’s better. So, 15k in May is over and the big question on everyone’s lips (ok, just the select few who are interested) is…

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Flash Fiction – A Recipe For Love?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Wayne

This week’s writing challenge was to write 150 words on anything; however verbs and adjectives  ( and nouns where possible) had to have a gastronomic/food connection. I found this challenge very tricky. I’m not sure I have adhered strictly to the rules, but here is my food-themed tale of nightclub romance. 120 words, excluding title….

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15k in May – Writing Challenge. Week 3 Update

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Wayne

Only a very quick update of where I am in the 15k in May writing challenge – my attempt to add at least another 15,000 words to my WIP by the end of this month. I’ve found this week to be very tough going and have had 3 ZERO days and also a measly 75…

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