Category Archives: Books

Supply teaching plus writing – making my own work schedule

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

I just turned down a temporary job working with kids who are acting for the BBC. First of all, the hours could be from 8:30-7PM at night, and secondly I wouldn’t have my July or Sept holiday time that Steve … Continue reading →

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Working and writing–can it be done?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

I’m going to throw this little post in while I have the chance. It’s half term and I’ve been at home for two days, yet I’ve still not gotten much done. I swear, the day goes by quick even when … Continue reading →

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Pantsers, plotters, and a trip to Liverpool

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

Until today, I didn’t realize there were actual terms for people who plot and outline their novels before they write them, versus those who dive straight in and let the book tell itself. I’m sort of in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Beta readers and writing thieves

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

I think a lot about Henry Miller’s writing commandments about how you should finish what you’re working on and not think about the other things you can write later. I know it’s common to just get bored, or stuck, or … Continue reading →

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Video games, books, and cars

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

Ah, it’s a nice, rainy day in England. I’m still wondering when a full attack of Spring will be upon us. I’ve been turning on the oscillating fan in the living room on at night, so I guess it’s getting … Continue reading →

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