Articles on writing

Letting go of the algorithm to reconnect with the joy of creating.

I attended writing workshops led by John Harman, a ghostwriter of thrillers. His sessions on story planning and query letters were invaluable. With just fifteen participants, discussions were rich. The most useful tool? Scene creation. John’s advice, “No one knows anything,” reminds me of publishing’s unpredictability. Keep writing and have fun!

The author discusses the challenges of being a writer including finding time to write, lack of inspiration when tired, balancing writing with a full-time job, marketing difficulties, attracting readers, and maintaining an online presence. Despite loving writing, the author struggles with these aspects, hoping for solutions and improvements over time.

Should first attempts be acknowledged or ignored?

It seems I’m unable to write a book without some historical context.

Guest post: Mythology, are the stories still valid today?

Titan struck by lightning by François Dumont (French, 1688-1726)

Circe was a skillful sorceress who could transform people into animals, create illusions and communicate with the dead.

‘First of all the deathless gods who dwell on Olympus made a golden race of mortal men who lived in the time of Kronos when he was reigning in heaven. And they lived like gods without sorrow of heart, remote and free from toil and grief’ – Hesiod

As the old saw says well: every end does not appear together with its beginning.
–Herodotus