Writer/bookworm/beauty/fashion blogger. I bring awareness of life with several disabilities and just rolling along and dealing with whatever comes my way.
Embarking on writing my first novel aimed at LBGTQ women… it’s about time I wrote something that actually reflects me as a writer. I’ve also made sure the characters are diverse both in ethnicity and personality. Finally, there’s Ronnie who has a disability and is a wheelchair user. The novel itself flicks between my two … Continue reading The Writing Corner – New LGBTQ WIP: The Hands Of Fate
Dear Journal, Well, it's day two of my scriptwriting module and already my head is swimming! There’s so much to learn; terminology, formatting and the complicated dance that is relying on actors to convey the story you’ve put your heart and soul into and then there’s the idea that if it’s not conveyed right that … Continue reading Scriptwriting module: The first days journal entry
Today’s word count: 2066 so it's safe to say that the second chapter of my #WIP, The Spoonful of Sugar Cafe has been written. I'm extremely proud of myself because I haven't looked or written anything remotely worthwhile that's not related to #carefreeandconsequences: Book Two, in a long time! Think I've earned a biscuit?! Upside: … Continue reading WIP: spoonful of sugar – chapter two done and dusted
I’ve just done and submitted my assignment five for my second module with the OCA. I just have to wait for feedback, write an extended commentary and then upload ready for assessment in November and that’s module two done. I’ll wait till my results on the 14th of August before I apply for my third … Continue reading OCA: Uni – Module two complete
• Chapter one: Clara suspect that she has chronic fatigue syndrome along with her cerebral palsy and begins to blog about it where she meets Anastasia who offers her advice and guidance and an online friendship blossoms • Chapter two: Anistasia’s parents are offered jobs in England near to where Clara lives - Anistasia is … Continue reading Writing: Outline of my YA debut with the OCA
Just a quick line to say that I’ve won a Mslexia writing competition and a copy of #Joansmokes by Angela Meyers. Really really pleased! Despite a bad chest, today has been a relatively positive day!
Started writing at 4pm it is now 9pm. That is a first draft of chapter two of the second Carefree and Consequences book. Can’t wait for you all to meet Collette. Link to the first book in on main menu. First book details https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carefree-Consequence-Rachel-Marie/dp/1796296244 http://Www.rachelmwriter.com Social media links 🌸Blog: http://www.rachelmwriter.com 🌸Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheRachelDiaries 🌸Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Authorrachelm 🌸Instagram: … Continue reading Writing: Carefree and Consequences book two progress
Below is my second attempt at the Earnest Hemingway six story challenge, you can read my 2019 six word stories here: https://atomic-temporary-119431106.wpcomstaging.com/2019/03/23/my-hemingway-six-word-story-challenge/ Two hearts intertwined in the nightShe swallowed the jagged little pillHe left a broken heart behindHer devotion was split in twoHe said goodbye, she said helloher confidence was torn in twoHe stripped her … Continue reading Writing Six word stories 2020
I started writing The Spoonful of Sugar Cafe’s first chapter at 8:30am this morning. 4 hours later and the result is 3000 + words and one chapter written. That’s enough writing for today… I’m bloody exhausted and my back is killing me! (because of my cerebral palsy I tend to tense all my muscles and … Continue reading Writing: The spoonful of sugar café – Chapter one done
Don't just say your character eyes are blue try adding more descriptive colours such as cornflower blue - it adds more texture and helps the reader build a picture of them in their head. Think about your characters names examples if you name one of your characters names is Anastasia - it means she will … Continue reading Writing: My top 10 writing tips
