Ridiculous Things I’ve Done As A Writer #2: Confuse a beta reader into thinking the main character was a horse #amwriting #amediting #writerslife

Ridiculous Things I’ve Done As A Writer #3: Write first book plus sequel simultaneously, but not realise that they're actually two different MSs until I'm a 100k words in. #amwriting #amediting #writerslife

If you're having a bonfire tonight, remember to check your wood pile for wildlife. There could be a dragon hiding inside! #BonfireNight 🔥 Burney MS 257, f. 169v bl.uk/catalogues/ill…

I don’t know who else needs to hear this, but stop re-reading that first chapter and write the rest of your book.

I'm going to be doing a webinar next Thursday (23rd April) - come and join me why don't you. I'm really looking foward to it! Scroll down here to find how to: prowritingaid.com/art/1163/learn…

If you're trying to knock that book into shape and could do with a keen eye, look no further than Sally O-J (aka Sally Orson-Jones). Highly recommended for no nonsense, incisive feedback that actually makes a difference. #amwriting #amediting x.com/SOJseaside/sta…

We think our friends Historic Royal Palaces may enjoy this. The inventory of the goods of Henry VIII is now online. Did you know Henry owned 800 carpets, over 200 of which were housed at Hampon Court? blogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanus… #LetsGetDigital

Writing Fantasy Fiction has its own challenges, How do you breathe new life into the tropes that readers will not only want, but expect? Here's our discussion about how to make your book stand out. Thanks Tom Wilde ProWritingAid youtu.be/5WYh3zJJqlE #motivationmonday

Everything about this is excellent.

Spring in the Middle Ages buff.ly/3uFmgSy

I have just discovered Orbis (orbis.stanford.edu), a free resource that estimates how long a journey might have taken in the Roman Empire. You can choose season, modes of transportation, priority (speed, economy etc); it also estimates costs & difficulty. I am SPEECHLESS.

Authors to earn royalties on secondhand books for first time theguardian.com/books/2021/jun…

#Thread “Let me entertain you”. Using wit, humour, and conversation as a way of trying to fit in. A (very) late diagnosed #ActuallyAutistic perspective on social #masking 1/

Monday is for medieval memes #memesdaily #Mondayvibes #medievaltwitter

The Costs of War: Siena and John Hawkwood buff.ly/3KMMk6T

So we lost a cat this morning. We were sure he must have gotten outside somehow, but he doesn't ever do that. I was 4 hours late to work looking for him, made signs, got flyers ready. My husband, who is house sitting tonight, called me. He found the cat IN HIS SUITCASE.

my agent: tells me i did a good job on my revisions me (to myself): This is great. I’m going to get a good grade in being agented, something that is both normal to want and possible to achieve,

snail deer, dutch, 15th century

dog eating a bird, france, 15th century