What's your go-to technique for getting back on track when you've had some time off writing? I find if I don't write for more than a week or so, I lose momentum and have to spend time reconnecting with story and character to move on. #writing #authors

Had a great discussion the other day about why we need positive stories right now. For me, it's because we need a counter to the way the world is trending right now. An example of a different way to be, and a different future. We need hope, and as writers, we can give it space to breathe.

So I had a disappointing pitch meeting with a publisher. She pointed out my novel is too long (which is fair) but immediately concluded it's because I "tell, not show" in my writing. But she hasn't even read any of my writing. So now I'm second-guessing myself. Sigh. #writing #publishing #pitching

Had an awesome time at #genrecon. Made a bunch of new friends and talked craft together. Now it's the week of BRAAAINS trying to recover. I'm kinda glad we left Brisbane before the impending weather of doom, though.

On the way to Brisbane for genrecon, and my gate lounge is opposite the extremely fabulous Virgin Airline disco flight. This explains the large numbers of peoples in sequins, rainbow suits, cowboy hats and other visual delights. I feel like I'm going to the wrong place! #mardigras #genrecon

Today I'm grateful for writer friends, and our pact to do "write club" three times a week, just for half an hour. It's been a hard slog the past few weeks, but today I feel like I've got my mojo again and wrote just over 900 words in 30 mins. #writers #friendswhowrite #creativemojo

Came across the artist Monokubo recently and now I really want to write stories with giant floofs in them! www.pixiv.net/en/users/454...

Today I have a whole day free to write, and the inspiration of a painted rock that says "Live, laugh, love".

Fellow authors. How do you keep focus when you're at the tail end of a major novel draft and the lure of starting a whole new story is tugging at your willpower? #booksky #authors #writing

So today and tomorrow I'm working as invigilator for a 4 hour exam. VERY BORING. However, amazing for creativity. I've already got the first few chapters planned for a new book. Let your brain get bored sometimes. www.bbc.com/culture/arti... #writingcommunity #booksky

This is both amusing and more useful as a writing guide than it might initially look.