Tag: Sandy Writes
Sandy Writes – In defence of the Thesaurus
Cartoon by Dave Walker. at We Blog Cartoons. I’m always interested to read what other writers having to say about their writing process, I have a Pinterest Board for Writers On Writing… Continue reading
Sandy Writes – In Defence of Short sentences
When I began to write I immediately noticed a major difference between the style that came naturally to me and the works of fiction I loved to read. My sentences were usually… Continue reading
Make Time to Write
So often I hear: I want to write so much. I’ve got a story to tell but I don’t have the time yet. I understand. I truly do. But as I carefully… Continue reading
SANDY WRITES
Sandy writes. And sometimes she rewrites. Which is what I am doing now. My editor and I have had a big talk, talk, talk about Mexica Runner (due for release March 2010)… Continue reading
SANDY WRITES
The conversation went like this: “When I was pretending to be an author today…” and I told the story. My much-loved friend, always brutally honest and tactless, rolled her eyes. “Give it… Continue reading
SANDY WRITES
Recently I was in the Southern Highlands doing a few school visits (best fun ever, post and pictures to follow as soon as I work out my new camera and which photos… Continue reading
SANDY WRITES
I’m a mathematical sort of person really. Some of my friends and colleagues are amazed I can do anything as creative as writing fiction. I’m a computer programmer, I enjoy algebra (I… Continue reading
SANDY WRITES
Recently a young reader asked me “Where did you get the idea for Mitsuka Manuyoto?” Mitsuka is a character in Owl Ninja, the second book in the Samurai Kids series. Throughout the… Continue reading
SANDY WRITES
People keep asking me why I don’t blog about my writing. I guess it’s because I’m a bit obstinate and somewhere early along the line decided this was a books and reading… Continue reading
