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. 🌟
Pinned
.+*Exciting times! *+.
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
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For #PoemsAbout #FalseCrowns this is ‘32 Pieces’ ♟️👑
Will catchup at lunch, after work, over the weekend.
@alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk
Will catchup at lunch, after work, over the weekend.
@alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 7:10 AM
For #PoemsAbout #FalseCrowns this is ‘32 Pieces’ ♟️👑
Will catchup at lunch, after work, over the weekend.
@alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk
Will catchup at lunch, after work, over the weekend.
@alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk
Looking for affordable writing workshops? ✍️ I have two sessions now live for booking, both via WestWord. Pay what you can afford - suggested price of just £10.
1) Phoaesthetics - a session about the love of words and using sounds in writing
2) Using time in flash fiction.
Links below! ✍️
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1) Phoaesthetics - a session about the love of words and using sounds in writing
2) Using time in flash fiction.
Links below! ✍️
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January 22, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Looking for affordable writing workshops? ✍️ I have two sessions now live for booking, both via WestWord. Pay what you can afford - suggested price of just £10.
1) Phoaesthetics - a session about the love of words and using sounds in writing
2) Using time in flash fiction.
Links below! ✍️
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1) Phoaesthetics - a session about the love of words and using sounds in writing
2) Using time in flash fiction.
Links below! ✍️
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Ooo. How lovely! My suspense novel ⬇️🩷
The last of the excellent indie books from this months’s list.
lilylawson.substack.com/p/bring-on-t...
And Then She Fell - @dreenawriting.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BDVRPJKZ
The wow book from an author known as a short story writer. It blew me away.
#books #fiction #readers
lilylawson.substack.com/p/bring-on-t...
And Then She Fell - @dreenawriting.co.uk
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BDVRPJKZ
The wow book from an author known as a short story writer. It blew me away.
#books #fiction #readers
January 19, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Ooo. How lovely! My suspense novel ⬇️🩷
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.+*Exciting times! *+.
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
January 13, 2026 at 7:23 AM
.+*Exciting times! *+.
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
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No matter where you are, laughter travels — discover three books that unite the world in humour.
Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
Apple: bit.ly/3K6WdB9
Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
Apple: bit.ly/3K6WdB9
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
No matter where you are, laughter travels — discover three books that unite the world in humour.
Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
Apple: bit.ly/3K6WdB9
Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
Apple: bit.ly/3K6WdB9
New pinned post, if anyone is able to share ☺️✍️📚
TIA!
TIA!
.+*Exciting times! *+.
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
January 16, 2026 at 8:29 AM
New pinned post, if anyone is able to share ☺️✍️📚
TIA!
TIA!
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Tis paperback launch day for my action-packed SciFi-Fantasy Walking the Knife's Edge!
Contains; friendship, CPTSD & healing
Rarkin & Miona look great on a Monster Containment excursion painted by Lawrence Mann, me not so much😉
Direct: payhip.com/b/eIGVn
All🔗: elisecarlson.com/sythe-series/ ♠️🌈📚🪐📚💙
Contains; friendship, CPTSD & healing
Rarkin & Miona look great on a Monster Containment excursion painted by Lawrence Mann, me not so much😉
Direct: payhip.com/b/eIGVn
All🔗: elisecarlson.com/sythe-series/ ♠️🌈📚🪐📚💙
January 11, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Tis paperback launch day for my action-packed SciFi-Fantasy Walking the Knife's Edge!
Contains; friendship, CPTSD & healing
Rarkin & Miona look great on a Monster Containment excursion painted by Lawrence Mann, me not so much😉
Direct: payhip.com/b/eIGVn
All🔗: elisecarlson.com/sythe-series/ ♠️🌈📚🪐📚💙
Contains; friendship, CPTSD & healing
Rarkin & Miona look great on a Monster Containment excursion painted by Lawrence Mann, me not so much😉
Direct: payhip.com/b/eIGVn
All🔗: elisecarlson.com/sythe-series/ ♠️🌈📚🪐📚💙
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.+*Exciting times! *+.
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
January 13, 2026 at 7:23 AM
.+*Exciting times! *+.
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
Abandoned, faithful - and on trial for heresy.
Inspired by the true story of The Guernsey Martyrs.
I'm excited to share that Perotine is now available to pre-order in paperback and ebook, exploring loyalty, conviction, and what it means to be strong.
Links below!
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Good morning All !
I do this….
Hope everybody has a decent day!
I do this….
Hope everybody has a decent day!
December 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Good morning All !
I do this….
Hope everybody has a decent day!
I do this….
Hope everybody has a decent day!
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The 'kin' of ‘napkin’ means "little."
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The 'kin' of ‘napkin’ means "little."
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 867:
Don't make your writing all about you. Leave some space for your readers to also make it about themselves.
Don't make your writing all about you. Leave some space for your readers to also make it about themselves.
December 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 867:
Don't make your writing all about you. Leave some space for your readers to also make it about themselves.
Don't make your writing all about you. Leave some space for your readers to also make it about themselves.
December 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Unsolicited writing advice, no.345:
Vary the lengths of your sentences. Short ones have impact. Longer ones add depth and character. Ideally you should use a variety of sentence lengths to keep your reader engaged.
Vary the lengths of your sentences. Short ones have impact. Longer ones add depth and character. Ideally you should use a variety of sentence lengths to keep your reader engaged.
December 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no.345:
Vary the lengths of your sentences. Short ones have impact. Longer ones add depth and character. Ideally you should use a variety of sentence lengths to keep your reader engaged.
Vary the lengths of your sentences. Short ones have impact. Longer ones add depth and character. Ideally you should use a variety of sentence lengths to keep your reader engaged.
*coughs* 😁
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December 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
*coughs* 😁
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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.