I am well into writing the first murder – from both protagonists’ viewpoints. I am well into the rhythm now. Doing something outside for a couple of hours, then a shower and coffee, and finally a sit down in front of the computer. I am using a 4K i7 laptop with a 13” screen, a […]
30-07-21: My desk setup Read More »
This first book, sorry…manuscript is titled ‘JASON’ for reasons which will become apparent if you read the book! The main character is pitted against Graham Tonnick, the tenacious detective.
26-07-21: The first manuscript Read More »
It’s been a good first morning. I wrote the prologue. And fleshed out the notes for the whole book. Is it all going to be this easy? I also broke my discipline plan, because I wrote all day! Yeah…bet I do not keep that up!
24-07-21: Prologue completed already! Read More »
Someone has been in touch to confirm that discipline is the number one requirement!! OK. Good. I will be starting the book as soon as I find my notes, compiled in UAE.
14-07-21: Discipline, discipline… Read More »
One key thing, I believe, is discipline. I will not be writing all day but I intend to work on the first book every day. I am hoping to get into a routine. Writing from 1000 ‘til 1230, then research and notes in the afternoons. I don’t know if that’s what writers do? It is
11-07-21: Yes… discipline, please… Read More »
How to actually write a book? I have no experience. The first thing I am doing is setting up my desk. I will be using Microsoft Word. I have a large desk to allow research books and a notebook to jot down ideas for the plot as I go. I also have a comfortable chair!
08-07-21: How to do it? Read More »