The Hepworth Wakefield

  • Renovations and Transformations – Writing and The Tetley

    One of the things I find most encouraging in all the ups and downs of being a writer is when people approach me or email me to say they are enjoying my blogs.  This month I’ve had some lovely feedback on my work and wanted to start by sharing some of it. About the Morley…

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  • Brollies, T-shirts, Commissions, Performance Pride and Poetry on Wednesday 31st July

    It’s been much hotter than expected outside and things have been hotting up for me too – I know, I know, writers are supposed to avoid cliches but I have so much news!  I’ll begin with the most recent piece. On Monday I finished the third and most important draft of my novel ‘Skybound’.  This…

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  • Sowing

    I’ve been so busy that I can barely believe it’s been four weeks since my last blog. ‘How is the book going?’ people keep asking.  My reply at the moment is tentative but consistent, ‘It’s going.’  I am making progress but I am aware I still have quite a way to go.  Between helping my…

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  • The End of the Sabbatical, Award Applications, Coming to Terms with Rejection and Forthcoming Performance

    I’m starting with the novel because it definitely has been the primary focus this month.  Last month Skybound’s word count was twenty five thousand words.  It is now at forty one thousand four hundred words and, considering what a hectic month I’ve had, I’m pleased with the progress.  However, due to financial constraints, I’ve had…

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