My writing Shed
THE AUTHOR AND HIS SHED
Hi everyone,
Welcome to my website. This is the site of an
aspiring author who has a great interest in all things literary. On this site you will find examples of my writing covering most of the writing disciplines.
My favourite writing, and reading for that matter, is creative non-fiction. This form of literature is usually presented as a memoir and is essentially fact, but with the unremembered parts (such as dialogue) being added. This can occasionally overflow into faction (a true mix of fact and fiction.) Well conceived and well written essays can come under this heading.
Having said that, I must add that I do enjoy a good helping of fiction, both short stories and novels. For some time now the short story has been neglected, but there are signs of its resurgence. I really do recommend short stories for the modern lifestyle, which moves so fast. A novel is a major commitment of a reader's time, but a short story has the satisfaction of being enjoyed in one sitting. If you have never read a short story, or haven't read one for a while, please do.
I am also an enthusiastic wildlife gardener and used to write a gardening page for the local newspaper, 'The Bideford & District Post' before it went defunct. Therefore I have a leaning towards non-fiction garden writing too, although it in no way resembles proper journalism. There is a memoir on the way covering the journey my wife and I had when being filmed for television as we worked to be accepted by The National Garden Scheme.
The Photograph at the top of the page is where I do most of my writing. It's an 8' X 8' summerhouse, affectionately known as the 'doghouse.'
N.B. As you look through the site you will see examples of my writing. Will you please note that they are copyright and copying them in any form is strictly forbidden. If you want to use them, or reproduce them in any way, please contact me and we can discuss it.
Meanwhile, enjoy the site, and if you have any ideas for improvement, feel free to contact me.
Hi everyone,
Welcome to my website. This is the site of an
aspiring author who has a great interest in all things literary. On this site you will find examples of my writing covering most of the writing disciplines.
My favourite writing, and reading for that matter, is creative non-fiction. This form of literature is usually presented as a memoir and is essentially fact, but with the unremembered parts (such as dialogue) being added. This can occasionally overflow into faction (a true mix of fact and fiction.) Well conceived and well written essays can come under this heading.
Having said that, I must add that I do enjoy a good helping of fiction, both short stories and novels. For some time now the short story has been neglected, but there are signs of its resurgence. I really do recommend short stories for the modern lifestyle, which moves so fast. A novel is a major commitment of a reader's time, but a short story has the satisfaction of being enjoyed in one sitting. If you have never read a short story, or haven't read one for a while, please do.
I am also an enthusiastic wildlife gardener and used to write a gardening page for the local newspaper, 'The Bideford & District Post' before it went defunct. Therefore I have a leaning towards non-fiction garden writing too, although it in no way resembles proper journalism. There is a memoir on the way covering the journey my wife and I had when being filmed for television as we worked to be accepted by The National Garden Scheme.
The Photograph at the top of the page is where I do most of my writing. It's an 8' X 8' summerhouse, affectionately known as the 'doghouse.'
N.B. As you look through the site you will see examples of my writing. Will you please note that they are copyright and copying them in any form is strictly forbidden. If you want to use them, or reproduce them in any way, please contact me and we can discuss it.
Meanwhile, enjoy the site, and if you have any ideas for improvement, feel free to contact me.