Lucy Mitchell – romance author – book blogger
Writer friends are special people ❤️ Can you imagine if there was a job description for a writer friend, do you think it might go something like this… About The Role Writer friend needed to provide long-term emotional support and friendship to a fellow writer. Hours: Can vary each week. Dependent upon a number of factors: […]
Read MoreI never imagined I would ever reach the 8th draft of a story. Writing that number of drafts feels sort of crazy. Well, here I am – yay! *weary look* After finishing the weird thriller, I went out for a drink with some close non-writing friends, who urged me to return to a romantic comedy […]
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You’ve been slaving away over the first few drafts of a new story for months. No one has read it and those that have expressed an interest in your latest writing project, have only been given a few snippets. The idea for the story took you by surprise. You had been enjoying yourself on a […]
Read MoreOprah Winfrey once said: “We’re all called. If you’re here breathing, you have a contribution to make to our human community. The real work of your life is to figure out your function–your part in the whole–as soon as possible, and then get about the business of fulfilling it as only you can.” This post […]
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One of my favourite board games is ‘The Game of Life’ by Hasbro. You spin the wheel and start down the road of life in your little plastic car, taking exams, getting a job, making money, getting married, having babies, acquiring pets, losing money and going on adventures. The other day, whilst playing ‘The Game of Life’ […]
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Job: Vacancy: The Writer’s Teenage Offspring About The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a teenager to help support their writer parent throughout their literary journey. Hours: Can vary each week and will be dependent upon: Hormone levels of the teenager (and their female writer parent). The state of the teenager’s bedroom. Teenage skin […]
Read MoreIf you haven’t watched the Netflix series Stranger Things, seasons 1 and 2, I strongly urge you to clear your social calendar, stockpile food, close the curtains, wrap yourself in a warm blanket, clutch a large cushion (to hide behind during scary bits) and binge watch it all. For those who haven’t experienced it, Stranger […]
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It’s not easy being a writer. We find ourselves drawn to tweed based outfits, berets, Twitter, book shops and attractive notebooks. We stare into space a lot, walk around with pencils tucked behind our ears, go a bit crazy after our morning coffee and have intense conversations with invisible folk. One of the problems a […]
Read MoreYou are about to start working on your third draft. There is a lot of work ahead as it will require a total rewrite. The word rewrite makes you shudder. Wearily you glance at your draft and wonder whether there is any point with carrying on with it. What seemed like a good premise for a […]
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You have no clue where the idea for your latest first draft came from. When it first materialised inside your head your initial reaction was one of utter shock. “Oh my goodness, this story idea is so weird,” you whispered. A helpful loved one laughed and made the mistake of saying, “try me, I love […]
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