I've been watching another YouTube video on writing, specifically on the five main mistakes made by 'amateur' writers, also known as aspiring writers. I'm not sure which is less depressing. The first one listed was Point of View, or rather the constantly changing nature of point of view in some early stage stories. I've slipped …
Anaria smiled gratefully at the burly forester, it was nice to not be seen as the one at fault for a change. Still, old habits run deep and she stepped in to defend her father, "Sebastian is a toad, but I'm afraid it was my behaviour that goaded father. I was very rude to a …
Sariya smiled encouragingly at them and poked Marcus. "What?" "It would be nice to introduce us." He grumbled but obeyed, presenting Sariya as his 'honoured guest from the far lands'. Sariya knew enough about the world's geography to be amused at her origins being placed in the area of their maps generally tagged with 'here …
They left the city, heading north to Sophia's childhood home. The journey could be completed in a day, but they'd left late and both had no wish to discover the effects of Sophia's dress on her mother and father. So, after a night at a quiet wayside inn, Sophia caused a mild sensation in the …
Paul got in touch with Lexi the next day, letting her know what was expected to be published and arranging an appointment to go through the photos with her to create a shortlist for Mrs Gresham’s approval. Lexi relayed the information to the rest of the family, and Ally braced herself for questions as the …
A glum face appeared at the Lost and Found counter. "I don't suppose you've had a heart handed in?" "As in a heart heart?" "Yes, I lost it on the train yesterday. This woman got on and smiled at me when she sat down. We both read our books and then, when she got off …
Alec gave an internal sigh of relief as the towers of Lilyfeld Hall came into view over the trees. In hindsight (always helpful), he should have had it out with Mellisande before they left her father's keep. The events of the past two days had made any sort of conversation impossible, let alone one likely …
She was dealing with two couriers, a client demanding an immediate showing of a line that was still only on paper and a journalist hoping to score an unscheduled interview with anyone she could wangle her way in to see. The phone rang, she answered, and asked them to hold, pressing the button before they …
Anaria felt Liam leave the bed the next morning and reluctantly decided to follow suit. This was her life and she needed to get on with living it. She started sorting though her bag for fresh clothes, surprising Liam when he came back through the door moments later with a large jug of water and …
The conversation was interrupted by the reappearance of Violetta, alone this time. "Oh I'm so glad you're still here, I wanted to talk to you without Stephen." Sophia and Connor eyed her with foreboding. "You see, I really want one of those dresses you're making for the other girls. It will be so much fun …
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