Writing a book usually takes a long time as there are so many drafts to be worked on before the final stage of publishing. So far, I have written four middle-grade books and two young adult novels. I like to work on two books at the same time, if possible. This means that while the first one is with my editor, I can work on the draft of the second book.
I don't have a set routine for writing. I just try to write as often as I can. With edits, though, I will work on them from early morning until late at night.
I like to write in two places in my house; the kitchen and the study. I like the kitchen because I can spread everything over the huge kitchen table and it's near the biscuit tin, but the study is much warmer.
I belong to a wonderful critique group which is run through SCBWI. As members, we take turns to look through each other's chapters and offer helpful suggestions. Critiquing is a brilliant way to improve your writing.
I don't have a set routine for writing. I just try to write as often as I can. With edits, though, I will work on them from early morning until late at night.
I like to write in two places in my house; the kitchen and the study. I like the kitchen because I can spread everything over the huge kitchen table and it's near the biscuit tin, but the study is much warmer.
I belong to a wonderful critique group which is run through SCBWI. As members, we take turns to look through each other's chapters and offer helpful suggestions. Critiquing is a brilliant way to improve your writing.
I am working on a middle-grade book at the moment which is called Houdilini's Son. It's a story set in Victorian times at a travelling circus. It is about my Great-great Uncle Arthur Margery who was a stage magician during this period. He was rumoured to have known Harry Houdini, the famous escapologist.
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I have also written a picture book about a dragon who eats a teacher! It is early days as I still have lots of work to do on it. However, it is a lot of fun to write and completely out of my comfort zone.
THE DAILY SUN
20 pence
Children of Queen's Hill School, Norfolk were left traumatised
today after witnessing a large fire-breathing dragon eating
their beloved teacher, Miss Groan.
It then went on to teach them maths...
THE DAILY SUN
20 pence
Children of Queen's Hill School, Norfolk were left traumatised
today after witnessing a large fire-breathing dragon eating
their beloved teacher, Miss Groan.
It then went on to teach them maths...
