It has been a few weeks since I had the wonderful experience of seeing my book being printed, so I thought I’d share it on here (now that I’ve calmed down and can collect some of my thoughts into a post!) I had been looking forward to the day for MONTHS. It felt like suchContinue reading “Watching THE SWITCHING HOUR Being Printed!”
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I’m So Excited To Share My News!
I’m so excited to share the news that my first book will be published by Scholastic this year, with a second book in 2020! You can find out more here! * Never stay out after the Switching Hour… never let the outside in…. Amaya lives with her grandmother, her small brother Kaleb and herContinue reading “I’m So Excited To Share My News!”
MA Writing For Young People
Last year, I completed my Masters in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University.Applying to the course was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and it has changed my life considerably since then! Despite the fact I was working full time, I decided to fit the course into one year instead ofContinue reading “MA Writing For Young People”
The One
I’m stuck in a book rut. I have been picking books up and putting them down for the past few weeks without becoming hooked. I don’t know whether I’m in a particularly indecisive mood or whether I just haven’t found the right book. I can usually read most genres, but recently I have pickedContinue reading “The One”
Slowing The Pace
I have started on my second novel and I’m finding it much easier this time round. I’m glad I finished the first one but I am also happy to now put it aside. I felt under so much pressure writing the first novel, that I wrote as though an agent or publisher was reading itContinue reading “Slowing The Pace”
A Fresh Start
I am suffering from post-project depression. I have been consumed by my novel for months, writing at full steam every day. Now that it is finished and I have half-heatedly attempted to edit it I am lacking in enthusiasm. Without the daily process of creating the story I feel a bit lost and bored. IContinue reading “A Fresh Start”
The hard part
I finished my novel a few weeks ago, before I put it aside and dealt with the stressful experience of moving house. Now that I am settled into my new home, I have to try and focus on editing the novel – which I am finding more traumatic than the house move! I feel asContinue reading “The hard part”
Damaris Young 