#life – Laura's Random Thoughts

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Writing a Synopsis

(aka: how best to torture a writer) Generally speaking, fiction writers first come to the world of synopsis writing after they’ve written the first draft of a novel. Even more likely, the synopsis will rear its ugly head after you’ve spent much time editing and polishing the aforementioned manuscript. It’s usually at a point atContinue reading “Writing a Synopsis”

Writing, Award Ceremonies and Comfort Zones

Sometimes I can be a bit slow on the uptake… No, I hear you cry, not you – you’re the epitome of quick-wittedness. Nothing gets past your razor-sharp brain… Well, sorry to disillusion you, my lovely reader, but sometimes I totally allow things to slip the net. I’ve never been one to stand in theContinue reading “Writing, Award Ceremonies and Comfort Zones”

How Hard Can It Be?

I remember thinking this when I decided to write a novel. It was about five years ago, I had a block of a few hours every afternoon to myself and I’d always fancied having a go at writing a book. As it turns out, my naivety knew no bounds… But we only know what weContinue reading “How Hard Can It Be?”

Virtual Hugs

I never realised how much I need to give and receive hugs until this week. The automatic step forward to hug a friend, the arm raising itself to touch another’s shoulder, such small insignificant everyday movements which now have to be curbed and turned into a step back instead – very hard to process. IContinue reading “Virtual Hugs”

Puppies

My dog is now six. Not an old boy, but it’s been a while since I viewed him as being a puppy. He still thinks he is a puppy – he’s a Labrador, they think they’re puppies up until the day they pop their clogs – but he really isn’t. He’s got a grey chinContinue reading “Puppies”