Rod came across a wonderfully inspiring and education piece on the Telegraph's website...

 

Louise Doughty's column on the life of a writer

Novelist Louise Doughty invites you to join her in charting the progress of a writer's life. Where does the inspiration for a book come from, how do characters take on a life-like shape, and what does a writer actually do all day? You can catch up with Louise's columns here at any stage, and a new discussion thread will begin each fortnight on the writer's year messageboard. Louise is asking for your thoughts and advice, as are many other writers out there. Join in now...

 

Week 21: The time has come
We announce our competition winners

Week 20: On with our book
Introducing the author of Custard Shoes...

Week 19: Dealing with disappointment
Don't give up if you didn't win this time

Week 18: Competition shortlist
The moment you've all been waiting for

Week 17: Custard Shoes...
Your collaborative novel suggestions

Week 16: While I was gone
The Turkish edition of a book, bills, and a pile of dust

Week 15: A flurry of enthusiasm
Why novels begin just like love affairs

Week 14: Baby is leaving home
The perils of paperback publication

Week 13: The chocolate factor
Treats are one form of mental stimulation

Week 12: Dangers of the forest
'Warning: Aggressive Elk', read the sign...

Week 11: No thunderbolts
You need tricks to get the writing going

Week 10: A writing climate
A Canadian retreat to help the words flow

Week 9: And the winner is...
Your first person suggestions

Week 8: Downtown Kuala Lumpur
A reminder that there is a world out there

Week 7: Just the ticket
A February launch party and a trip away

Week 6: How to annoy a librarian
The process of researching a novel has its own amusements

Week 5: Melting pot
The time when anything seems possible

Week 4: So much to do...
Time to write? You must be joking...

Week 3: Idea generation
Where does the writing process begin?

Week 2: Joys of January
Why did starting now seem a good idea?

Week 1: A new book
Where should I set my novel?

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