Nicola Williams

Convenience Vs. Tradition

Ok, so I am probably a little late to the party with this subject but Christmas has come and gone, and apparently the figure of downloaded books over the festive period is higher than it’s ever been. Now I realise we are moving ever faster into a technological age, and yes I also realise IContinue reading “Convenience Vs. Tradition”

Teach, Encourage, And Inspire

I like to think we’ve all had/have a teacher who has inspired us. N.

Read, read, read.

Very much so. N.

Writing Necessities.

I have come across an abundance of lists over the past few months depicting what a writer needs to help them work. Some are what you would expect, others are out of the ordinary, for everyone is different. So I thought I’d give it a go myself and I found that it wasn’t that difficultContinue reading “Writing Necessities.”

Imagination.

Well said Albert. N.

From Flaubert to Forrester

A couple of weeks ago, my MA class were asked to choose a paragraph of prose that we admired, from a writer’s point of view. Each person’s choice was different from the rest which made for a very interesting session; we went from the works of Virginia Woolf to Jack Kerouac to Raymond Carver, HunterContinue reading “From Flaubert to Forrester”

Where Are You?

We are all in a certain place at a specific moment in time. As you may have guessed I love using images in writing and creating a sense of place. Scenes in fiction have to be set somewhere; not only does setting characterise it can also dramatise a piece of writing. Setting can make yourContinue reading “Where Are You?”

Time Capsule

Can you look at something and remember a story from long ago, or a certain place, sound, or person? This picture is one of mine. A necklace, a brooch, and a cigarette case. They are part of my ever-changing story time capsule. The magicality is never-ending. What’s yours? N.

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Back In Time

My latest project has led me back in time to my family’s heritage and so far it has been thoroughly enjoyable. Admittedly, researching a piece is one of my favourite elements of writing. I like to write about the things that have shaped our lives, whether they be happy or sad, but most of all IContinue reading “Back In Time”