How To Write Better with Suzan St Maur
...whatever you need to write
When you say you have writers’ block, is that really what it is? Or is it thinkers’ block?
How do we get rid of thinker’s block when we’re writing?
Apart from a few partial exceptions (e.g. literary fiction perhaps) writing is not the be-all and end-all of the artsy-fartsy world. It is not even an art form like painting or drawing or sculpture.
Writing is a vehicle: a means of communicating your thoughts to your audience. And they need to be the right thoughts.
Now that many of our children are going back to school after the summer break, it reminded me that when my son was at high school I had to suppress my screams when reading through his English assignments every time I saw a spelling or grammar mistake.
As with so many things, acting as a coach for your child to help them write better and enjoy it, will go a long way towards achieving that goal.
Despite being utterly ignorant of the “right” way to handle this my instincts told me not to threaten him with castration if I ever saw another “it’s” when it should be “its,” but to move on to the big picture – the content of his writing and how it worked – and go back to the details later. [Read more…]
a.k.a. Suze
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Potty-mouthed "adult" poems to have you laughing your head off - preferably in the downstairs toilet or bathroom...by yours truly Suzan St Maur.
Amazon bestseller every Holiday Season since 2001! This little book is a firm favourite with horsey families and makes the ideal gift for anyone who loves riding. Compiled by Suzan St Maur.
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The no-bullsh*t guide to writing blogs that boost your brand, business and customer loyalty..."At long last, some common sense writing about how businesses can use blogging effectively." Written by Suzan St Maur.
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Science fiction with a sense of humour - HitchHiker's Guide To The Galaxy, eat your heart out. Brilliant story of love, work, the future and other crazy stuff by award-winning playwright Keith Trezise.
The bittersweet story of a young boy being bullied by his best friend, and how an incredible magic pen makes them see how life really should be. By S. L. Powell. Age group 8-12 yrs.
"This book is by no means all encompassing, but in it author Suzan St Maur has researched and shared several hundred of the most commonly used terms. Not only do we now know what they all mean but, where appropriate, we also learn their origins – some of which are fascinating and very surprising."
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This article is aimed at authors but actually holds true for many other professions. Some very good advice...
10 Tips for Using Social Media and Avoiding the "Cesspool"
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Many authors are running from social media because of the negativity and loss of privacy. But you don't have to. Here are 10 tips to avoid the "cesspool"Are you due to give a speech at a wedding this season, whether it's traditional, modern, crazy or just zany nuptials? Watch out for my shiny new eBook coming soon on HTWB ... "Wedding Speeches For Absolutely Everyone" ...! Out end April.
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Easter greetings! It’s time for Easter jokes and here are our old favourites once again, but this year I’ve updated my comments to reflect current issues, climates and other thorns in our side an added some new and intriguing thoughts.
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Updated for 2019 - funny jokes about Easter, the Easter bunny, Easter eggs and more, as well as hilarious political and other comments by author Suzan St maur.
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