Category Archives: The Study

Blocked

Posted on May 21, 2010 by alyseinion

Writing exercise: I’ve been a bit blocked the last day or so, after seeing the magnificent first draft of the book printed out, all 300 glorious pages. At last the book looks real, solid, and almost like it could get … Continue reading →

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The Novel

Posted on May 10, 2010 by alyseinion

I’m writing a novel. Really, honestly, and this is the problem. I’m a jobbing writer, doing bits and pieces of freelance all over the place to ease the financial strain, but really, really, all I want to do is write … Continue reading →

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The Study

Posted on May 9, 2010 by alyseinion

  The study is not really mine, as it has the spill over of other people in it – and other functions. It doubles as a music room. But it’s my space. It’s crammed with books – on the walls, … Continue reading →

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