Category Archives: Writing

The Wednesday Writing Spot – Write about your ancestors – Emmeline Pankhurst and I…

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Della Galton

Genealogy is a fascinating subject and I know more than one writer who has both researched their family tree and then used their ancestors as characters in either a short story or a novel.  I love this idea. I believe … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Writing Spot – Getting Ideas – Guest Post from Patsy Collins

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Della Galton

This week on the Wednesday Writing Spot, I am delighted to welcome writer, Patsy Collins, who is talking about where she gets her ideas from and her fabulous new short story collection, which is called Up The Garden Path. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Writing Spot – Plotting the longer Short Story

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Della Galton

Plotting was the bane of my life when I started writing. It still trips me up now occasionally, particularly when I’m changing lengths, for example from 1000 to 2000 words. So here are some tips for writing the longer short … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Writing Spot – Plotting the Short Story

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Della Galton

Plotting a short story is something that many writers, both new and experienced, find difficult.  I include myself in this.  It is not always easy, and I say not always, because occasionally we all have those magical days when it … Continue reading →

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The Wednesday Writing Spot. Tips on Winning Short Story Competitions

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Della Galton

This is the first of four posts about various aspects of short story writing, which will go out over the next four Wednesdays, in my new Wednesday Writing Spot. I hope they are helpful. I have spent a fair bit … Continue reading →

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Goals, writing a bestseller and the law of attraction

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Della Galton

If you are a regular follower of my blog you will know I’m quite keen on goals. I set goals for my writing: I set annual goals, which get broken down into weekly, monthly and daily goals. I come from … Continue reading →

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Famous Authors and Other Stuff

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Della Galton

Well, first of all, I have to say this now because it might never happen again. I am famous. Look – it says so in the Bournemouth Echo. OK so it’s in very small print, in column four, halfway down, … Continue reading →

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Four Myths About Writing Short Stories for Magazines

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Della Galton

Writing stories for magazines is easy – right? Er – no – we all know that’s a myth. If you’re reading my blog, then chances are, you’ll know it from personal experience. Once you have sold a few stories to … Continue reading →

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Me, a Mic and a Darkened Room!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Della Galton

A little while ago I was lucky enough to get the chance to record my own book, How to Eat Loads and Stay Slim, for Audible.co.uk. Wow, what an experience that was! It took place in the tiny windowless studio … Continue reading →

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Writing Your Memoir – is it worth it?

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Della Galton

One of the questions I get asked a lot – both by my students, and via my Dear Della page in Writers’ Forum – is I’ve written a memoir, or I want to write my memoir, how easy is it … Continue reading →

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