On this International Women’s Day, it seems appropriate to honour the great female writers and characters out there. First up, a few of my favourite books by female authors: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg – a powerful book that really hammers home that you can do anything you put your mind to, glass ceilings be…
Category: Writing
Elmore Leonard’s 10 rules of writing
In honour of Elmore Leonard, who has died after having a stroke, I thought I’d take a look at his 10 rules of writing, so many of which I agree with wholeheartedly (especially numbers three and six). Leonard was a talented writer who’ll be missed, but he has left us with his lessons and words…
Sarah Shaffi 