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Diana Jackson

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  • Half Way Through 2026 ~ Where am I now in my plans, hopes and dreams?

    We have just passed the longest day and now is a time when we experience light for about 19 hours in Scotland, dependent on the weather. Here’s a general catch up in what I’m doing: WIP My current work in progress is complete (HOORAY!), has undergone proof-reading, editing for content, authenticity and copy. It has…

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  • Why is Writing is Akin to Gardening?

    Writing and gardening are my two main activities and I would argue that they they need a similar mindset. Being Creative Of course! When I am writing it is very much a visual experience, where pictures or a film reel transposes into words. A creative mind is one with imagination, having an idea of what…

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  • Interesting to look back! ~ Planning and Writing a Novel way back around 2010

    In order to carry out the research for the third book in my Riduna Series, I needed to search out my old research notes carried out over 15 years ago. Research for my second novel, set in WW1 mainly in the Southampton area and The Channel Islands, was substantial, and continued way past the end…

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  • How to Create an Imaginary Setting for a Novel

    Draw a map Draw out a basic map with streets, footpaths, houses, shops and any other key places. Make it large enough to add to. Link it to other towns, real or imaginary, with arrows at the edge of the page. (eg Bedford 5 miles) Add in railway stations and bus stations, if they feature…

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  • Why is Writing is Akin to Gardening?

    Writing and gardening are my two main activities and I would argue that they they need a similar mindset. Being Creative Of course! When I am writing it is very much a visual experience, where pictures or a film reel transposes into words. A creative mind is one with imagination, having an idea of what…

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  • My Review of 2024 in my Writing Life

    On the Positive Side On the Negative Side Nothing else, which is fantastic!

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  • Why is Writing is Akin to Gardening?

    Writing and gardening are my two main activities and I would argue that they they need a similar mindset. Being Creative Of course! When I am writing it is very much a visual experience, where pictures or a film reel transposes into words. A creative mind is one with imagination, having an idea of what…

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  • How to Create an Imaginary Setting for a Novel

    Draw a map Draw out a basic map with streets, footpaths, houses, shops and any other key places. Make it large enough to add to. Link it to other towns, real or imaginary, with arrows at the edge of the page. (eg Bedford 5 miles) Add in railway stations and bus stations, if they feature…

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