Author Archives: Della Galton

Privacy Policy/GDPR

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Della Galton

Privacy Policy / GDPR I, like thousands of other writers, have read the Information Commissioner’s Office guidelines for compliance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules, and am completely baffled by the whole thing! Still, personal data is … Continue reading →

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My Inspiration for writing Sunshine Over Bluebell Cliff

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Della Galton

Boldwood Books recently published my latest novel, Sunshine Over Bluebell Cliff, which is the beginning of a series of four. I thought you might like to know some of the truth behind the fiction. For twenty years my parents owned … Continue reading →

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My New Newsletter for Writers – Social Media Itis

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Della Galton

Hi It’s been such a long time since I wrote a post and for that I apologise. I seem to have succumbed to social media-itis. This is a technical term for having too many social media sites to update regularly. … Continue reading →

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Last minute Christmas Presents for Writers

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Della Galton

So… have you finished your Christmas shopping? Is everything wrapped and under the tree? Or have you just looked at your calendar and thought blimey, is it only a week away I’d better get cracking? (pun intended!). If you fall … Continue reading →

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How do I become a full time writer? I want to give up my day job.

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Della Galton

This is a question I get asked a lot.  Both through my column for Writers’ Forum and also by strangers (and friends) who know what I do. Mostly the people who ask me want to write fiction.  (it’s much easier, … Continue reading →

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The Elements of a Short Story

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Della Galton

I often get asked if there is any sort of checklist for writing a short story.  And yes, I think there is.  Here is what I think a short story should include: A character who has a problem/conflict which must … Continue reading →

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Four Reasons We Don’t Write – and What to Do About Them!

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Della Galton

Motivation – one of my favourite subjects. Motivating yourself to write should be easy, shouldn’t it? After all, we want to write. Don’t we? So why is it so difficult to get started? Recognise any of these excuses – er hem, … Continue reading →

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How to Judge a Short Story Competition

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Della Galton

Firstly, apologies from me! I haven’t written a blog for too long. I’ve been writing a novel and it was all consuming. It’s now winging its way to publishers via my agent, who loved it. So fingers crossed. More on … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Della Galton

Just popped on to wish you a very, very happy Christmas. Here is Small Hound, lower picture, dressed in her best festive outfit to wish you the same. And Big Hound, not wanting to be left out of the festive … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to make a full time living writing for magazines?

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Della Galton

Is it possible to make a full time living writing for magazines? If so, how? I started writing for womags after joining an Adult Education class called Writing for Profit and Pleasure. The teacher was Jean Dynes (she writes as … Continue reading →

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