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Author Archives: tthurai
Trafalgar and the Passage of Time
In an age of instant communication, anyone researching the Battle of Trafalgar will immediately be struck by the extraordinary slowness with which the British fleet engaged its enemy, the long delay before these events were reported in British newspapers and … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle of the Nile, Battle of Trafalgar, Chatham Historic Dockyard, Greenwich, HMS Temeraire, HMS Victory, Lady Hamilton, Lord Nelson, Medway, Medway Archivevs, Nelson's tomb, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Robert Sands, Sheerness, St Mildred's church, St Paul's Cathedral, Tenterden, Turner, Walter Burke
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Brideshead Reconsidered
Reading a book after seeing its eponymous film or TV version is an interesting experience. You may discover hidden depths in the literary parent or, alternatively, realise that a gifted director has employed alchemy to turn base-metal into gold. Having … Continue reading
Posted in book review, Uncategorized
Tagged book review, Brideshead Revisited, Castle Howard, Charles Ryder, Evelyn Waugh
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Writing Tips 3: Editing
This is the most underestimated element of the writer’s art. But it is absolutely necessary. To be a good writer, you must also be a good editor. Train yourself to edit and you will greatly enhance the quality of your … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Editing tips, Fiction, History, SaveAs Writers, The Great War, World War 1, Writing Competition, Writing Tips, WW1
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Writing Tips 2: Getting Started
Once you have an idea about what you want to write, try to find a shortcut into your chosen subject or theme. Think of it as a portal into the imagination. It can be a picture, music, photographs or written … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, History, Writing competitions, Writing Tips
Tagged competitions, Start Writing, Writing Competitions, Writing Tips
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Writing Tips 1 – Get in the Mood
When setting a scene, you need to create a convincing world for your reader. As a writer, you need to be able to see, hear and smell the location. While that is largely a matter of imagination, you can prompt … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, History
Tagged Competition, SaveAs Writers, The Great War, World War 1, Writing Tips
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15 Top Tips for Book Festival gigs
Be clear about your objectives. What do you want from your book festival appearance? Publicity, book sales, a chance to communicate with your readers? Use objectives to plan your strategy. Will you be paid? Be sure to discuss this with … Continue reading
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Tagged appearances, book festivals, media, press releases, publicity, tips
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Kent’s illustrious exiles: Sir John Kotelawala
When a character, encountered only in books, suddenly steps off the page, it is an electrifying experience. Nothing prepares you for that moment when the bare bones of history suddenly acquire flesh. You do not know where the discovery will … Continue reading
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Tagged 10 Downing Street, 1950s, Ascot, Biddenden, Ceylon, Churchill, Commonwealth, Kent, Pandit Nehru, Sir John Kotelawala, Sri Lanka, Tenterden
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