Category Archives: Writing
Thoughts on Planning a Novel
I’ve been trying to write a novel for several years now. I’ve got 4 first drafts of it, all of them bad, but they’re getting better. Had I published it several years ago, I would be unable to read it … Continue reading
Filed under Becoming a Full Time Writer, Writing
New Humorous Column In The Gladstone Observer
Today a new column appeared in The Observer, Thirsty Cow. It was quite well written, and funny. This is fortunate for the Cow, because the column was sitting under the sub-heading, ‘Humour’. My column was bounced today for a local lady … Continue reading
Filed under Columns, Gladstone Observer Columns, Writing
Nanowrimo – It begins again…
Well, I’ve done it again and signed up for another Frantic November of scribbling in the great National Novel Writers Month event. This year, I actually have a plot!!! Which will be a pleasant change from having a ‘vague idea … Continue reading
Novel Plot Outlining
I’ve been hacking away at my novel/s, and have found myself stumbling over the same problem again and again; Plot Outline. In the past, I have usually sat down and just hammered out my stories, having a vague idea of where I … Continue reading
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Fish ‘n Kids
Some years ago, Big Mate and I were enjoying a few social drinks and recalling the various fish we’d caught over the years. As the port flowed, the fish got bigger, the lines lighter, and the struggles to land them … Continue reading
Filed under Columns, Gladstone Observer Columns, Writing
End Game
Watching recent financial trends is making me a little worried. So worried in fact, that I’ve been considering converting all my shares into solid gold. I wonder how much gold my one dollar and thirty five cents will buy these … Continue reading
Oz Politics Dead in the Water
Recently a whale carcass washed up on Facing Island and, having never seen a whale up close, I thought I’d go and have a look, and maybe prod it a little with a stick. Because lurking inside all men is … Continue reading
Botanic to Bridge Fun Run – Gladstone Observer Column 30.08.10
Last Sunday I joined several fellow Gladstonians for the inaugural Botanic to Bridge run. 4500 of them! Go Gladstone! Training was hindered by things totally beyond my control: bad weather, sleep ins, dicky knee, an election, potato chip eating contests, … Continue reading
Mondays’ Column – Childs’ Play 23.8.10
“Your father doesn’t play games of chance, he complains he’s unlucky,” explained Long Suffering Wife to the Littlest Princess the other night. This is true. I haven’t played cards since the great Gin Rummy annihilation of ’93, and that’s all … Continue reading
