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Cleveland W. Gibson replied to SR Clowes's discussion 'Tara and the Pussycats investigate. By S R Clowes' in the group Book Excerpts
SR Clowes posted a blog postA great tool for all writers
I'm a traditional writer armed with a pad and good pen, but often I use my laptop to write stories in manuscript form. As a reader I prefer 'real' books rather than e-readers, but I understand the convenience of the latter. The tool I have started to use recently is a digital voice recorder, for the ideas that pop in the mind when a pad and pen are not in easy reach, ie when driving.The one I bought was £27 a little more expensive than stationary but very convenient especially as I can speak a…See More
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SR Clowes replied to Latricia Chandler's discussion 'Homicidal Desire' in the group Book Excerpts"Hi Latricia,
A nicely written piece, I only have one issue if you can call it that, and I am by no means an expert on the genre but would a vampire live below a church? As I say not my genre so if I'm wrong I apologise. Just an…"
SR Clowes posted a blog postIs creativity a curse?
Being an author has its good and bad points. As a creator, when the words flow its an amazing feeling that you have invented new prose to entertain and help escapism to people who do not work at their dream job. The down side to being creative is that you're constantly nagged by ideas, stories and characters. See More
SR Clowes posted a blog postThe Sandman Never Sleeps - Sneak peek
I'm going to be displaying a sneaky peek from my first full length novel exclusively on Authors.com.Anyone who wishes to see further chapters please let me know, I'm looking for constructive feedback.I will displaying said peek later this week.See More
SR Clowes posted a blog postCOMING SOON - THE SANDMAN NEVER SLEEPS
A serial killer is creating havoc in the city, killing the innocent, in ways that are not common. Innocent are they really? Its up to Charles Markland to find out the truth.See More
SR Clowes replied to SR Clowes's discussion 'Createspace' in the group Self Publishing"Sounds like a good idea, especially as the advertising would be free.
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SR Clowes replied to SR Clowes's discussion 'Createspace' in the group Self Publishing"No worries Bruce.
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A great tool for all writers
Posted on March 22, 2012 at 9:53pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm a traditional writer armed with a pad and good pen, but often I use my laptop to write stories in manuscript form. As a reader I prefer 'real' books rather than e-readers, but I understand the convenience of the latter. The tool I have started to use recently is a digital voice recorder, for the ideas that pop in the mind when a pad and pen are not in easy reach, ie when driving.
The one I bought was £27 a little more expensive than stationary but very convenient especially as I…
Continue Is creativity a curse?
Posted on March 3, 2012 at 8:43pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Being an author has its good and bad points. As a creator, when the words flow its an amazing feeling that you have invented new prose to entertain and help escapism to people who do not work at their dream job.
The down side to being creative is that you're constantly nagged by ideas, stories and characters.
The Sandman Never Sleeps - Sneak peek
Posted on February 19, 2012 at 10:02pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm going to be displaying a sneaky peek from my first full length novel exclusively on Authors.com.
Anyone who wishes to see further chapters please let me know, I'm looking for constructive feedback.
I will displaying said peek later this week.
COMING SOON - THE SANDMAN NEVER SLEEPS
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 11:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A serial killer is creating havoc in the city, killing the innocent, in ways that are not common. Innocent are they really? Its up to Charles Markland to find out the truth.
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 11:34pm on July 16, 2010,
Kay said… - Hi SR Clowes! Great to have you here and a warm welcome to Authors.com. :) It’s a very friendly community.
- At 11:02pm on July 18, 2010,
scribbler said… - Nice to meet you SR Clowes. Welcome aboard. :) I hope you enjoy being amongst us and I’ll look forward to hearing more about your writing.
- At 9:54pm on February 7, 2012,
llllllllllllllll said… Hey, how's it going. I love the Uk, and I'm savin so I can get there next year lol.
- At 9:39pm on February 10, 2012, SR Clowes said…
Hi Alexandria,
The UK is ok sort of depending on where you visit. Some places are better than others.
- At 12:13am on February 11, 2012,
Anna L. Walls said… Hello SR. Welcome to my corner of the world.
- At 8:48am on February 11, 2012, SR Clowes said…
Hi Anna,
Many thanks, its great to meet you.
Stuart
- At 9:44pm on February 11, 2012,
Betty Damil said… Howdy! the names Betty . greetings to you . welcome to the authors world!
- At 11:29pm on February 11, 2012,
Kylie Ferrell said… Hi, Stuart!
Thanks for the friend request! You need to sign-up to follow my poetry blog! =)
- At 2:17pm on February 13, 2012,
Margaret Falcon said… Thanks for the friend request! : )
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