Rob Parnell's Writing Academy Blog

Update: Apparently all of my business files – including the hundreds of manuscripts submitted to Magellan Books – are sitting in a storage facility somewhere unspecified while my computer hard drives are being fixed. But I did manage to get the computer I’m working on now up and running. It’s actually less than five years old but seems ancient – its fan makes as much noise as if it were powered by steam! But at least this laptop works (as long as I don’t unplug it) and I can answer emails again and put out today’s newsletter… Of course the hardest part about using a different computer is having to load all the software you’re used to using – and remembering all those darn passwords! Onward. This week’s article is: Inspiration – where does it come from? I gave a talk last Friday about inventing fiction stories. One of the exercises was to come up with new characters on the spot, with a view to creating a plot around them. What became clear was that most writers...

Another special day today. It's the Opening Night of my self penned musical play: KOOL KAFE! Go here for details. BUT - you know me. Never one to let the grass grow under my feet, I've been working on a new project. Namely, a graphic novel. Here's what I have so far: It's early days of course. I just wanted to show you what I've been working on this week - in between tech rehearsals for the play! Oh, and don't forget - you can still get a free copy of my latest novel. Just click on the piccy here: Go here to get your FREE copy of PSI-Kids: Willow . Keep Writing! Rob@easywaytowrite.com THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE: On Me Rob Parnell Readers of this newsletter often tell me they enjoy me talking about myself. I hesitate to do it often. Less is more as they say. But once in a while I guess is okay... People tell me I...