Daria Blackwell
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26 March 2016
Getting distracted
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The past few weeks distracted me completely from the routine of writing I had established. First, I had a party to deal with. Alex's ...
26 January 2016
Does mental illness instigate creativity
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I have had some of my most intense creative moments in times of depression. Not that I've suffered depression that often. But when I d...
24 January 2016
Back cover blurb
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We have the opportunity to promote our books at upcoming conferences at which we are speaking. So I had to stop everything and write the pr...
19 January 2016
Technology and Art as Inspiration
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Sasha Sykes Caliology II Bird’s Nest in Resin 18cm H x 24.5cm L x 24.5cm D, 2015 Tomorrow I drive to Dublin to help a dear friend...
16 January 2016
On finishing the first draft
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Just a few moments ago, I finished the first draft of my first novel. How does it feel? Wooo-hoooo! Celebration time! I grabbed my hus...
27 December 2015
Techniques for setting tone
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Departing for the unknown Setting the tone for a novel and staying true to that tone throughout can have a profound impact on every...
23 December 2015
Opening lines
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What's the point of an opening line? Is it to intrigue someone so much that they must continue on? Is it to set the tone for the res...
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