Fi's Magical Writing Haven
Blog URL http://fionajphillips.blogspot.com/
Located Barnsley, South Yorkshire United Kingdom
Tags writing, writer, novel, playwright, play
The writing, ideas and thoughts of Fiona J Phillips - playwright and hopeful novelist
Latest Blog Posts
- Writing the old fashioned way on Nov 12, 2009 in writing by hand pen and paper nanowrimo novel
When I was preparing for my November Nanowrimo writing session this year, I decided to write my novel with pen and paper, rather than type it up on my computer. There has always seemed something luxurious and magical about writing by hand. I find mys...
- The 'No but' Monster on Nov 3, 2009 in nanowrimo
As you know, November is my month for Nanowrimo - that is, writing a novel in a month. The premise is that you don't hold yourself back editing (re-editing), worrying over chapter plans, character names or anything else that might distract you from t...
- And we're off! on Nov 1, 2009 in nanowrimo
Nanowrimo starts today. I know what I'm writing this year and have the first five chapters planned out of a fantasy novel called 'Open Haven'.Good luck to all my fellow Nanowrimers. Bring it on!
- Autumn Inspiration on Oct 28, 2009 in photo inspiration autumn
Last weekend we went to Manchester to visit the University Museum but just as we arrived the fire alarm went off. We spent half an hour standing in the rain, listening to the drone of the siren. However, it did give me time to take some photos.
- All My Menus on Oct 26, 2009 in takeaway all my menus menu
If you're anything like me, you probably have trouble laying your hands on your local takeaway menus when you fancy a kebab or Chinese at home. Perhaps you have a drawer filled to overflowing with menus that could really be used to better effect. Or...
- The name of evil on Oct 22, 2009 in national novel writing month nanowrimo name villain novel
Mwahahahahaha... Sorry. An evil laugh seemed apt. I have a problem. Having got past the issue of procrastination in planning my novel for NaNoWriMo in November, I now have another obstacle to tackle. What do I call my villains? I have four. At the mo...
- Hallowe'en on Oct 22, 2009 in halloween samhain
Hallowe'en, or Samhain, has many faces for me, especially as a daughter and a mother.It's said that on this day spirits of those who have passed return to us, but even if you don't believe this, Hallowe'en is an excellent time to think of loved ones...
