Writing | Laura Maria Grierson

Writing

Tips for Querying A Novel

Following my double-publication in Seedling earlier in the week, I've been feeling motivated. After a couple of set-backs with...

Publication in 'Seedling'

Yesterday marked the release of the first issue of eco vegan magazine Seedling. Edited by vegan blogger and freelance writer Bethany at...

And Award For The Worst Poem Title Goes To ...

Millennial Pink (Undergrad Indigo)! Yep. That's right. I poured my heart into a poem, edited it, and sent it out into the world with the...

Take a Mini Break: 20 Minutes or Less Away From the Computer

Whether writing, editing, or liaising with clients, I spend the majority of my day on the laptop. Staring at a computer screen isn't good...

Seeking Independently Published Books to Review

It's kind of embarrassing (but I still defend it!) that my local bookshop is Tesco. It's open til late, it's where I get my snacks, and...

Complete: Part II, Draft 1

I found that you can look up how long you have actually spent on a document. Don't, because it might break you. But, if you're that...

Halloween Publication: 'At the Stroke' in 'The Ghastling'

I love Christmas, but there's a saccharine need for it to be a perfect representation of the ideal festive holiday: happy family times,...

My First Short Story Is Going To Be Published

Exciting news! My first published short story is due to come out this autumn from one of my favourite presses: The Ghastling! I love...

Busy Weekend

This weekend I dived into the Stirling Publishing competition entries, beginning with the Flash stories. We had over fifty submissions in...