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You can’t force creativity 🐾
I had some time for writing on Sunday, but it just wouldn’t come. Yesterday evening, I sat for maybe half an hour with notes on my phone...
Dr. Melanie Adkins
Mar 24, 20211 min read
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What a busy few days 🐾
Well, I was supposed to be sending my three manuscripts in after an agent request last Saturday. I just couldn’t bring myself to do it...
Dr. Melanie Adkins
Mar 21, 20211 min read
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Many ideas 💡 🐾
I have realised that everywhere I am looking at the moment, I am seeing potential ideas for picture book texts. I am excited about this,...
Dr. Melanie Adkins
Mar 16, 20211 min read
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Editing 🐾
It’s strange when I am editing my manuscripts that I start to doubt my knowledge of grammar and often have to check my accuracy. I’ve...
Dr. Melanie Adkins
Mar 15, 20211 min read
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Tightening up the manuscripts 🐾
So, I was asked to send three manuscripts to an agent yesterday during a pitch. I am keen to respond, but also I don’t want to rush and...
Dr. Melanie Adkins
Mar 15, 20211 min read
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What an exciting day! 🐾
As part of my commitment this month to enter more writing competitions and get myself more out there, short notice I joined the Atlanta...
Dr. Melanie Adkins
Mar 13, 20211 min read
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The adventure continues 🐾
So it all started in 1991, but then it stopped. 🛑 The wish to become a writer never left me though. I started a memoir as part of my...
Dr. Melanie Adkins
Mar 13, 20211 min read
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