Tag Archives: Creative writing

Which Window? – Point of View in The Valley Walker

Posted on July 4, 2013 by gabrielablandy

Written by West Camel For those of you keen to have your ebook given an editor’s review please leave a comment or pingback below and West will hunt you out! In his preface to the New York Edition of The … Continue reading →

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Don’t let fear keep you tied up

Posted on April 16, 2013 by gabrielablandy

My trip is over. It’s hard to return from travelling, shifting from spontaneous movement back into a more fixed routine. But it’s a treat to know how much I’ve been missed. Thank you followers for all your wonderful messages!   … Continue reading →

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Throwing away material without a sense of failure

Posted on January 29, 2013 by gabrielablandy

When I finished my Masters in Creative Writing, three agents wanted to meet and talk about my novel. I remember thinking: I’ve made it! Despite being tongue-tied in one interview, turning up a week early for another, and being paranoid … Continue reading →

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Honesty, and how we might write

Posted on August 30, 2012 by gabrielablandy

My thoughtful readers and all the pioneer bloggers out there have brought my attention to something. Firstly, the draw of honesty, and secondly, how we might write. Perhaps, they are the same thing. So far, my writing journey has lasted nine … Continue reading →

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