Dreena’s Writing (Dreena C)
@dreenawriting.co.uk
Author. Insomniac. Tofu-eating wokerati. Pub’d here & there. 🇯🇪Winner: Flash500. Placed/ listed: Bridport, Marlowe & Christie, BFFA, SPR, etc. Also writes as Jane Harvey. 🌟 I make it a matter of principle to fall over at least once a month. 🌟
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✨ Publication News! ✨
Big news, friends... my novel, Perotine, has found a home with Blue Ormer Publishing.
Set in 1556, Perotine is inspired by the incredible true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
Due April 2026. Watch this space! 📚
Big news, friends... my novel, Perotine, has found a home with Blue Ormer Publishing.
Set in 1556, Perotine is inspired by the incredible true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
Due April 2026. Watch this space! 📚
*coughs* 😁
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December 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 111:
There’s no limit as to how much description you include in a book. Some books are spare, others lavish. But however much you include, every sentence should pay its way in atmosphere, plot, effect on the characters, etc. Nothing should be just word count.
There’s no limit as to how much description you include in a book. Some books are spare, others lavish. But however much you include, every sentence should pay its way in atmosphere, plot, effect on the characters, etc. Nothing should be just word count.
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 111:
There’s no limit as to how much description you include in a book. Some books are spare, others lavish. But however much you include, every sentence should pay its way in atmosphere, plot, effect on the characters, etc. Nothing should be just word count.
There’s no limit as to how much description you include in a book. Some books are spare, others lavish. But however much you include, every sentence should pay its way in atmosphere, plot, effect on the characters, etc. Nothing should be just word count.
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You know, Jane Austen clearly found most people really annoying, which is why her books all ended with her annoyedly telling us “look some of these people got married, some died, some were miserable, some were happy, but most importantly THE END.”
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
You know, Jane Austen clearly found most people really annoying, which is why her books all ended with her annoyedly telling us “look some of these people got married, some died, some were miserable, some were happy, but most importantly THE END.”
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We've been hinting for a while, but now the secret is out!
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is changing in 2026, and you'll hear all about it in this special announcement of the podcast!
Please like and share to help us get the word out, and let us know what you think in the comments 👇
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is changing in 2026, and you'll hear all about it in this special announcement of the podcast!
Please like and share to help us get the word out, and let us know what you think in the comments 👇
November 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
We've been hinting for a while, but now the secret is out!
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is changing in 2026, and you'll hear all about it in this special announcement of the podcast!
Please like and share to help us get the word out, and let us know what you think in the comments 👇
The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction is changing in 2026, and you'll hear all about it in this special announcement of the podcast!
Please like and share to help us get the word out, and let us know what you think in the comments 👇
Word of the day: PYJAMAS. You’re welcome.
November 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Word of the day: PYJAMAS. You’re welcome.
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Unsolicited writing advice: no. 8075: There is no such thing as serious writing. There are only writers who take their work seriously, and those who don’t. Tragedy is no more “serious” than comedy. Children’s writing is no less “serious” than writing for adults. Good writing is wherever you find it.
October 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Unsolicited writing advice: no. 8075: There is no such thing as serious writing. There are only writers who take their work seriously, and those who don’t. Tragedy is no more “serious” than comedy. Children’s writing is no less “serious” than writing for adults. Good writing is wherever you find it.
✨ Publication News! ✨
Big news, friends... my novel, Perotine, has found a home with Blue Ormer Publishing.
Set in 1556, Perotine is inspired by the incredible true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
Due April 2026. Watch this space! 📚
Big news, friends... my novel, Perotine, has found a home with Blue Ormer Publishing.
Set in 1556, Perotine is inspired by the incredible true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
Due April 2026. Watch this space! 📚
October 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
✨ Publication News! ✨
Big news, friends... my novel, Perotine, has found a home with Blue Ormer Publishing.
Set in 1556, Perotine is inspired by the incredible true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
Due April 2026. Watch this space! 📚
Big news, friends... my novel, Perotine, has found a home with Blue Ormer Publishing.
Set in 1556, Perotine is inspired by the incredible true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
Due April 2026. Watch this space! 📚
Publishing news coming tomorrow! Exciting times 🥳🍾
October 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Publishing news coming tomorrow! Exciting times 🥳🍾
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 154:
Feed your writing daily. Feed it with fiction, non-fiction, news, games, theatre, films, art. Feed it with conversation. Feed it with experience. Feed it with curiosity. Don't expect to get anything out unless you also keep putting in.
Feed your writing daily. Feed it with fiction, non-fiction, news, games, theatre, films, art. Feed it with conversation. Feed it with experience. Feed it with curiosity. Don't expect to get anything out unless you also keep putting in.
October 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 154:
Feed your writing daily. Feed it with fiction, non-fiction, news, games, theatre, films, art. Feed it with conversation. Feed it with experience. Feed it with curiosity. Don't expect to get anything out unless you also keep putting in.
Feed your writing daily. Feed it with fiction, non-fiction, news, games, theatre, films, art. Feed it with conversation. Feed it with experience. Feed it with curiosity. Don't expect to get anything out unless you also keep putting in.
Have to say I’m quite excited about the prospect of rain and wind *forcing* me to stay home tomorrow! The fire place and blankets are already calling me ☔️ 📚
October 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Have to say I’m quite excited about the prospect of rain and wind *forcing* me to stay home tomorrow! The fire place and blankets are already calling me ☔️ 📚
Word. ⬇️
(Credit: Amii Illustrates)
(Credit: Amii Illustrates)
October 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Word. ⬇️
(Credit: Amii Illustrates)
(Credit: Amii Illustrates)
After a truly hectic few weeks (six, so far), through careful planning, I’ve contrived today to involve the kind of day where it’s all easy admin. The type that can be achieved on the phone in bed (a.m) or sitting on a sofa in front of the fire, after a dog walk (p.m). Ecstatic, to be honest! 🤷🏻♀️📚☺️
October 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
After a truly hectic few weeks (six, so far), through careful planning, I’ve contrived today to involve the kind of day where it’s all easy admin. The type that can be achieved on the phone in bed (a.m) or sitting on a sofa in front of the fire, after a dog walk (p.m). Ecstatic, to be honest! 🤷🏻♀️📚☺️
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 189:
There are many different ways to be a writer. Being a professional writer is only one of them. All are valid.
There are many different ways to be a writer. Being a professional writer is only one of them. All are valid.
October 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 189:
There are many different ways to be a writer. Being a professional writer is only one of them. All are valid.
There are many different ways to be a writer. Being a professional writer is only one of them. All are valid.
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We don’t talk enough about independent publishing and why it matters (2/2).
#publishing #entrepreneurship
#publishing #entrepreneurship
August 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We don’t talk enough about independent publishing and why it matters (2/2).
#publishing #entrepreneurship
#publishing #entrepreneurship
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We don’t talk enough about independent publishing and why it matters (1/2).
#publishing #entrepreneurship
#publishing #entrepreneurship
August 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We don’t talk enough about independent publishing and why it matters (1/2).
#publishing #entrepreneurship
#publishing #entrepreneurship
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 443: Imagery can be wonderfully evocative, but always give it space to breathe. The page is a gallery; give the space to one really worthwhile picture; don't clutter it with lots of frames that will distract your readers...
September 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 443: Imagery can be wonderfully evocative, but always give it space to breathe. The page is a gallery; give the space to one really worthwhile picture; don't clutter it with lots of frames that will distract your readers...
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Jersey folk 🇯🇪
Perotine took me foraging🫐
In archives, records, articles, & books. In hedgerows, on beaches, fields, & lanes. In recipes, vraic, inside sodden boots, & under the branches of the blackthorn bush.
Interested in what I found? Come along on Sun 28th Sept, 2pm, to hear more ⬇️ 📖
Perotine took me foraging🫐
In archives, records, articles, & books. In hedgerows, on beaches, fields, & lanes. In recipes, vraic, inside sodden boots, & under the branches of the blackthorn bush.
Interested in what I found? Come along on Sun 28th Sept, 2pm, to hear more ⬇️ 📖
September 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Jersey folk 🇯🇪
Perotine took me foraging🫐
In archives, records, articles, & books. In hedgerows, on beaches, fields, & lanes. In recipes, vraic, inside sodden boots, & under the branches of the blackthorn bush.
Interested in what I found? Come along on Sun 28th Sept, 2pm, to hear more ⬇️ 📖
Perotine took me foraging🫐
In archives, records, articles, & books. In hedgerows, on beaches, fields, & lanes. In recipes, vraic, inside sodden boots, & under the branches of the blackthorn bush.
Interested in what I found? Come along on Sun 28th Sept, 2pm, to hear more ⬇️ 📖
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 176:
Don't underestimate your reader. Give them space to imagine; to dream. You don't need to tell them everything; just the things they need to know.
Don't underestimate your reader. Give them space to imagine; to dream. You don't need to tell them everything; just the things they need to know.
September 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 176:
Don't underestimate your reader. Give them space to imagine; to dream. You don't need to tell them everything; just the things they need to know.
Don't underestimate your reader. Give them space to imagine; to dream. You don't need to tell them everything; just the things they need to know.
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If it were a movie . . .
August 17, 2025 at 3:55 AM
If it were a movie . . .
Jersey folk 🇯🇪
Perotine took me foraging🫐
In archives, records, articles, & books. In hedgerows, on beaches, fields, & lanes. In recipes, vraic, inside sodden boots, & under the branches of the blackthorn bush.
Interested in what I found? Come along on Sun 28th Sept, 2pm, to hear more ⬇️ 📖
Perotine took me foraging🫐
In archives, records, articles, & books. In hedgerows, on beaches, fields, & lanes. In recipes, vraic, inside sodden boots, & under the branches of the blackthorn bush.
Interested in what I found? Come along on Sun 28th Sept, 2pm, to hear more ⬇️ 📖
September 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Jersey folk 🇯🇪
Perotine took me foraging🫐
In archives, records, articles, & books. In hedgerows, on beaches, fields, & lanes. In recipes, vraic, inside sodden boots, & under the branches of the blackthorn bush.
Interested in what I found? Come along on Sun 28th Sept, 2pm, to hear more ⬇️ 📖
Perotine took me foraging🫐
In archives, records, articles, & books. In hedgerows, on beaches, fields, & lanes. In recipes, vraic, inside sodden boots, & under the branches of the blackthorn bush.
Interested in what I found? Come along on Sun 28th Sept, 2pm, to hear more ⬇️ 📖
Ebook out on Thursday!
Pre-orders Live.
A new collection from Dreena Collins. Prize-winning stories laced with comeuppance and a pinch of hope.
Don't miss out. Order now, pay on arrival.💛 #books 📚
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FLC7DQYP/
A new collection from Dreena Collins. Prize-winning stories laced with comeuppance and a pinch of hope.
Don't miss out. Order now, pay on arrival.💛 #books 📚
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FLC7DQYP/
September 10, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Ebook out on Thursday!
Spent the evening making bookmarks as gifts for attendees to my next talk. Plants from my garden, pressed & then repurposed, in a nod to the foraging, alms giving, & preserving undertaken by Perotine in the book.
Dedicated? Thoughtful? Foolish? 🤔 Maybe all 3! 😆
(Also: twas blooming fiddly.) 📚
Dedicated? Thoughtful? Foolish? 🤔 Maybe all 3! 😆
(Also: twas blooming fiddly.) 📚
September 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Spent the evening making bookmarks as gifts for attendees to my next talk. Plants from my garden, pressed & then repurposed, in a nod to the foraging, alms giving, & preserving undertaken by Perotine in the book.
Dedicated? Thoughtful? Foolish? 🤔 Maybe all 3! 😆
(Also: twas blooming fiddly.) 📚
Dedicated? Thoughtful? Foolish? 🤔 Maybe all 3! 😆
(Also: twas blooming fiddly.) 📚