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Being a fictional character is risky business. Or it should be. Are your characters in enough danger, under enough pressure or stress, threatened in some way? This can be tricky for children’s authors. The impulse is to protect our characters,
Today I’m chatting about creativity boundaries. At some point it helps to rein in your interests and focus. Drill down, as Elizabeth Gilbert would say. This year, 2024, is my Year of Acrylics. First boundary done and dusted, thank you very much
In this gorgeous conversation, our first for 2024, Jen and Neridah discuss Neridah's childhood, careers and her path to becoming a much loved author of children's books.About NeridahNeridah loves history and true stories. An author of eight b
Do you do Morning Pages? Do I do Morning Pages? Sometimes. I used to do them religiously. Like, for years… In this ep I chat about my history with ‘the pages’, the impact they’ve had on my creativity and my life and how the pages can help you
As we head into the big adventure that is 2024, it can be helpful to select a word of the year to inspire, energise or even challenge you. Your word companion can act as your muse. Your word might inspire art and journal prompts or encourage y
Final thoughts for 2023, dear listener. I’ll be back in 24, for sure. (I like that rhyme!)Three things that might be of interest to you in this ep (another ep inspired by a lovely Duck Pond member). My favourite book on spirituality and wh
Let me tell you a little story about the time I got a substantial Australia Council grant (so exciting!) but didn’t write the book (so frustrating!) and how that felt and how that evolved and how I finally, years later, have figured out how to
You’d be surprised how many developing (and established) authors trip when it comes to tense. But never fear. Gaining confidence in your ‘weaker’ areas just takes practice and self-awareness. The art of tweaking, rewriting and self-editing can
Every now and then I receive a letter that’s frank and raw but oh so common. What happens when you feel fed up with striving? When the dream to become a published/successful author has taken its toll on you and your family? If you’re question
Thoughts from my yoga class. What’s blossoming in you and your creative life? Let’s honour that, dear listener. Also, how I organise my notes, manuscripts, research, WIPs and whatnot. A few practical ideas to help you get on top of your ideas
What to do when you haven’t yet mastered dialogue. Let’s talk about that! Let’s also talk about art and drawing and John Cleese and creativity and comfort zones and coffee and, yes, there is a kitty meowing in this episode. Everyone has someth
Reflections on Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts, by Matt BellSome ideas on how you might go about editing (and polishing) your novel or picture book.I also discuss the danger of overworking a PB.► About J
In his book, The Anatomy of Story, in the section on Story Movement, John Truby, talks about the Meandering Story. ‘The meandering story follows a winding path without apparent direction…’Indeed.This episode is something like that. It meand
As writers, voice is wildly important to the success of our work. But what exactly is voice and why is it so important?When I teach creative writing IRL, I often start by asking students to define voice for me. This always leads to a robust c
Latest discovery? EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) can be super helpful when it comes to our creativity blocks or hurdles.What I discovered this week is that you can use EFT to go deep, get specific, with what’s holding you back in your crea
It the world of online biz, we’re encouraged to separate ourselves from our business. Your business is not you. Your business has its own energetic imprint, an identity that’s quite separate from you personally. GirlandDuck is not me. My biz
I’ve been reading The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. An elegant parable all about finding one’s destiny while also uncovering the treasure within.When we tap into the ‘language of the universe’ and learn to read signs and omens, we actually tap i
I once heard it said that ‘Writers are like old houses, they need a lot of shoring up.’It’s a lovely quote (which I have randomly attributed to Ann Tyler).In today’s episode, I explore this notion more deeply. Why do writers (and illustrato
Okay, I’ve got four tips for you again today. I’m obsessed with four, aren’t !? I think it’s my brain’s favourite number. Anything more than four and my brain drifts away. La la la…BUT. Having said that.There is one EXTRA tip in this week’
I’ve had a topsy turvy relationship with writing and I’ve witnessed this in my community too. We come to writing with a vision of how it’s all going to be then, surprise, surprise, we discover we have talents in completely unexpected areas.
Last night we wrapped up the rewriting course with a scrumptious live coaching call. (Don’t you bloody LOVE sitting around talking about writing??)We explored many of the challenges and fears rewriting can present and I offered four ways I use
A g&d quick chat! Four questions to help you with a rewrite:1. Is the narrative arc strong?2. Is the resolution satisfying?3. Are the kids proactive?4. Is there a lovely twist?Apply these questions to your current WIP and see if they he
A very special edition with Fiona Lloyd, a girl&duck alumni. Fiona was born in the beautiful North-East of England near picturesque countryside, windswept beaches and the vibrant cultural city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She dreamed of writing in
A common misconception is that rewriting is simply substituting one word for another. That’s not rewriting. That’s tinkering.Tinkering can be fun. And satisfying. But there’s a danger. It can go on ad nauseum. And it can ruin your work.In
When it comes to writing and illustrating, we often focus on traits and emotions such patience, perseverance, persistence. But what about desire? Desire is an emotion that's often overlooked. But in order to finish a large, demanding project
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