Unicorns and hobbits My daughter is big into unicorns. Huge. She displays academic tendencies and leanings in how she expresses her interest in the world. She likes research. She’s deeply curious. Right now, she wants to know everything there is about unicorns. She wants to read all the books, record all the data. She wants … Continue reading On unicorns, hobbits and the enchanted forest of writing The post On unicorns, hobbits and the enchanted forest of writing first appeared on Ridley ...| Ridley Writes
"The writer is usually either a practicing recluse or a delinquent, guilt-ridden one; or both. Usually both." Susan Sontag This feels like one of those English lit essay questions from university. Whenever I read the quote, I always want to add the word 'Discuss'. Notwithstanding my apparent latent and hitherto inert English teacher desires,| Ridley Writes - Getting you beyond the blank page
Do you close the door when you write? Where do you write? What is the space like? Does it have a door? And, do you close it? Lately, I’ve started closing the door to my office when I’m writing my stories. I’ve always closed it when I’m on a coaching call or attending a virtual| Ridley Writes - Getting you beyond the blank page
My son just started school this year and is in the throes of learning to read. His big sister is a big reader and since she started being allowed to read to herself at night at the end of our bedtime routine, he too has gathered a selection of his favourite books and spent a| Ridley Writes - Getting you beyond the blank page