the writing life – girl and duck

14 Excuses to Stop Writing NOW

By: girlandduck November 23, 2017

Uncategorizedcreative writing, creativity, how to write books, inspiration, jon snow appreciation club, procrastination, public speaking, the writing life, writing, writing advice, writing fiction7 Comments

Creative writing is tough. Sometimes all we need is a tiny nudge to make us chuck it in. If you’re looking to bail but need more than a hall pass, here are some tried and tested, totally legitimate, OUTS. Great excuses. Guaranteed to save face. Your face. 1. If you get published you might have…

Eight reasons I hate writing

By: girlandduck August 20, 2017August 15, 2017

Uncategorizedcreativity, inspiration, KeithRichards, publishing industry, TeriGarr, the writing life, Tootsie, work/life balance, writers' block, writing advice, writing fiction, writing for children, writing tips8 Comments

Warning: This post is a rant. If you don’t like rants, click off. That’s what I said. Click. Off. Don’t write and say, ‘I hate rants, Jen, and now I’m offended.’ Just go find some knitting tips and leave me to vent. Okay. I rant. But I don’t tell lies. No. I. Don’t. So occasionally…