Kick ass writing tips

March 16, 2008

I’m er …very busy. Writing on a Sunday afternoon but accidentally came across this wonderfully funny, wise and witty site – Andrea Semple.

It has lots of tips – not of the ‘ this is how you should write’ variety which sternly rap you on the knuckles for every non-essential adjective and POV crime. I always find they scare the hell out of me and make writing seem like a chore when it should be fun. They also make me feel wrong.

This is a ‘stuff everyone else, write what you like’ type of site.

Yes, I’m in a bad girl, kick-ass mood but I’ve also enjoyed a very civilised lunch with my parents in law, so maybe the two cancel each other out. Hurrah!

Comments

1. On March 16th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
   Sally Lawton Says:
   

   Andrea’s site is great. She’s been very supportive to me and my writing for a few years now. Have you read any of her books? I love them – and her husband Matt Haig is a fantastic writer too. Her site helped me a lot when I was just starting out!

   Glad you’re having a nice weekend 🙂

2. On March 18th, 2008 at 4:16 am
   Phillipa Says:
   

   Sally – No, I haven’t read any yet but will add them tomy TBR pile. 🙂