Tag Archives: creative writing

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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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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It just keeps getting better

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

I swear, I can’t make this stuff up. I was scheduled to work at a Primary School as a support teacher for this week and next. As I was waiting, I was asked to work as an office assistant. I … Continue reading →

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A new season

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

It’s the beginning of a beautiful day. The sun is shining, the snow has melted, and I’m at home, waiting for my driving lesson to start in 45 minutes. After my last debacle with a teaching opportunity that went belly … Continue reading →

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