Author Archives: shreid2013
Should I write down how my story is developing?
In my opinion it was the best thing to do. I had lost the purpose of the story …….If someone intends to murder someone and thinks he has succeeded, he should pay the price. I had lost my way by … Continue reading
Should I continue if the ending is unclear?
I never write down a plan. I always begin with an idea. There is always a body at the beginning of the story. The story progresses with the murderer’s actions. And so the story develops. Police are involved with other … Continue reading
It’s ready now.
Now ready for downloading from Amazon UK Kindle Store. Wonderful, isn’t it to have completed a year’s work and have it published. It was no easy task but it was worth it to see it in print, albeit digital. (ebook) Perhaps after … Continue reading
Decided on Free Verse
Winter shows its beauty Snow and frost shine But its cold bite Drains the soul And makes the body Wish for warmer climes. People in doorways, sitting in the rain With not a penny to their name, Makes me … Continue reading
Should I expand and write poetry?
I find it difficult to be pleased with what I put down on paper, but nevertheless I’m going to try no matter how hideous it is. Brain, brain, please shut down, Your twittering is getting me flustered, Eyes aflutter, Lips … Continue reading
Where do ideas come from?
While I’m waiting for a worthwhile idea for my next crime novel, I’m using my time to write short stories for Women’s Magazines. Again ideas don’t present themselves on a plate for me to choose. Recently I used my garden … Continue reading
Should I write from the first person viewpoint?
The danger is that you might think that by doing so, you are giving too much away. But this is rubbish because if you are writing fiction the main character need not be you, it is someone else who is … Continue reading
Can I learn from other authors?
I have always thought that one should read as much as one writes. And although I notice the different ways writers handle their work, I don’t always put it into practice. I feel I should because if one is convinced … Continue reading
Should I give up?
I am depressed because I’m having difficulty finding new ways to wrap up my novel. I’m putting off lifting my pen because the ideas won’t come. I used to write 3000 to 4000 words per week. Now I can just … Continue reading
Is writing your passion? 