Category Archives: Writing

Beginning to Blog – Blog Writing Series (1)

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Julie Goucher

I don’t have all the answers about blogging, but this first post will enable you, I hope, to start visualising what you want your blog to be and what you do not want it to be. Your blog, regardless of … Continue reading →

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Keeping a Writing Portfolio

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Julie Goucher

Just recently I saw a comment from a fellow genealogist, although I cannot recall who, where they stated that they kept a writing portfolio. Over the years I have kept a list of what has been published, where and when … Continue reading →

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Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Until I signed up to take part in the PBC I had never heard of this book or author. I ordered my copy from the library and waited for the email telling me it had arrived. Then on 22nd January … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 74

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following prompt. Total word allowance – 104 …the extreme weather meant… They were up early ready for their big trip.  The car was packed … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 73

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following prompt. Total word allowance – 105 …the notes from the piano… The hotel was set in lovely grounds, and had the most beautiful … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 72

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following prompt. Total word allowance – 105 …you said you’d do WHAT?…. Putting the phone down he knew when he relayed what he had … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 71

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following prompt. Total word allowance – 103 ….as midnight struck They stood hand in hand just by the pier. Just the two of them. … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 69

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following prompt. Total word allowance – 100 Courtesy of Julia’s Place She was clearing away the plates from the Office party. She had … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 65

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following prompt. Total word allowance – 100  Copyright – Julia’s Place She walked through the dense forest, glancing over her shoulder every now and again … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 49

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following prompt. Total word allowance – 100 + 10 words of the prompt. ….Murray was just about to serve for the Championship when…  The only … Continue reading →

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