BlogOn Writing What’s in a name? And how to find the right one for your characterWhen Business Slayer and I first started dating, he had a really old dog called Oprah, who his mother had named after the talk show…Krystina Pecorari-McBride
BlogOn Writing When are you getting a real job? And other ridiculous things people say to writers but really shouldn’tOn the odd occasion, when I emerge from the cocoon of my pyjamas to interact with non-imaginary people – mostly due to the promise of…Krystina Pecorari-McBride
BlogFeaturedOn Writing What is a writing voice & how you can find yoursA couple of months ago I spent 4 days inside the walls of the Novotel in Homebush (Sydney), locked away with around 380 women with…Pamela Cook
BlogOn Writing 5 lessons I’ve learnt about writing from my dogSince Brielle’s come into my world she’s taught me a whole lot about life and in the process I’ve learnt some really important lessons about writing.…Krystina Pecorari-McBride
BlogFeaturedOn Writing The time to write is now & why ‘I’m too busy’ isn’t an excuseOne long weekend I discovered how true that old saying about busy people getting things done is. I packed my car with snacks, leaving the…Krystina Pecorari-McBride
BlogOn Writing How to conquer your clutter & become a better writer (it’s easier than conquering a dragon)When some of you saw the word clutter I bet you probably thought conquering a dragon sounded easier than what I’m proposing – but it’s really…Krystina Pecorari-McBride
BlogOn Writing How you can free yourself with freewriting and create a creative compost heapFreewriting is a writing practise where by you pick up a pen (or sit at your keyboard) and write, non-stop for a timed period. The…Krystina Pecorari-McBride
BlogOn Writing Frodo had goals and why you need them too on your writing journeyIt wasn’t long ago that I was adrift in the world, working hard but feeling like I wasn’t really getting anywhere. I spent my time…Krystina Pecorari-McBride
BlogFeaturedOn Writing 10 signs you’re a writer (#8 involves duct taping a Bratz doll)Writers are a different breed of people who come in all shapes and sizes. The general stereotype portrayed however is either a middle-aged, white male…Krystina Pecorari-McBride
BlogBooks 7 books that shaped my life (and one’s about invisible possums)For me, a good book isn’t one that adds to my ‘literary knowledge’ status, but rather one that lingers, one I’m still walking around in…Krystina Pecorari-McBride
