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On Writing. The journey...
Is embarking on a career in Writing ridiculous...
Less than 10% of Authors make a living from book sales...
Less than 10% of Authors make a living from book sales...
In 2002 I returned from Shanghai (China) to embark on writing my first book. I decided that I could afford to take six months out of the Rat-Race to follow my passion and begin my journey of writing, seriously...
Less than 10% of Authors make a living from book sales...
Less than 10% of Authors make a living from book sales...
Less than 10% of Authors make a living from book sales...
A great deal of rain and therefore water has rolled under the bridge. I have weathered tyrants and tears and I have even asked myself many times what motivates me to carry on...
What motivates you to carry on...
Less than 10% of Authors make a living from book sales...
How easy is it for you to spot the villain...
It is challenging to admit some of my greatest motivations have come from being told I shouldn’t, I couldn’t, and I wouldn’t. No names. Oh, except one particular Lt Colonel in the Royal Engineers...
How easy is it for you to spot the villain...
Can you not see, yourself, continuing or even starting...
How easy is it for you to spot the villain...
It is oftentmes more difficult to spot the little boy who has been bullied and bolsters his own ego to merely compensate for his own demons and his deepest fear that he himself is inadequate...
Can you not see, yourself, continuing or even starting...
Can you not see, yourself, continuing or even starting...
Can you not see, yourself, continuing or even starting...
If I don’t know you yet and you are still reading this, then there is every chance that you are thinking about continuing or maybe even starting your writing journey with me. There are risks and rules...
This might not be for you. Rule Number One...
Can you not see, yourself, continuing or even starting...
Can you not see, yourself, continuing or even starting...
Imagine Mamie saying this to me over two decades ago. “If you can’t handle me telling you the truth about your writing without getting emotionally irregular then this is probably not for you…”
The Writing Journey
Impossible to fail
Impossible to fail
Based on the timeless wisdom expressed about the 'Writer's Magic in the Classic Inspirational Guide by Dorothea Brande. The Artists Way by Julia Cameron and Stephen King's Memoir of the Craft in On WRITING. Are you ready to register your interest...
Impossible to fail
Impossible to fail
Impossible to fail
If you want to read the full BLOG On Writing and find out Rule Number Two click BLOG...
A fire to be kindled
Impossible to fail
A fire to be kindled
"A child's mind is not a container to be filled but rather a fire to be kindled."
"To break the spell of inertia and frusatration Act as if it were impossible to fail."
What's involved?
Why take this journey?
Why take this journey?
Our unique offer uses a mix of interactive workshops, real world examples and experiential learning to take you on a trajectory of tried and tested approaches, techniques, values, and beliefs so that you can harness what you need to continue or begin your journey 'On Writing'.
Why take this journey?
Why take this journey?
Why take this journey?
Learn about the Writer’s Magic. Understand how to cultivate the temperament of a Writer. Develop authenticity and learn how to see for the first time or again as a Writer. Discuss the four difficulties of writing at all. Learn the rules of the Craft. Connect with your peers and become part of our Global Writing Alliance.
How will it work?
Why take this journey?
How will it work?
Weekly workshops augmented with supportive learning materials and monthly 1:1's will unmask your inner writer, guide you through the art of writing authentically and show you how to turn those ideas you have into a right good read. Key Note Speakers once a month who will share their own personal journey of sins and successes.
Who is it for?
People with Passion...
How will it work?
Have you always wanted to write a book, or wanted to know what is involved in actually becoming a Writer. You may have already started to write but struggle to keep going or indeed finish. You might already be writing lots of content but not getting the results you want. Or, perhaps you now just finally want to get published.
When does it start?
People with Passion...
People with Passion...
Preparation for the Journey starts now. Register your interest so that we can begin to define your main aim. Whether or not this is the right path for you and for you to get to know us. If you are successful your journey with us will start in JUNE 2025 online
People with Passion...
People with Passion...
People with Passion...
We are looking to select Passionate Individuals who sincerely want to write inspirational, appealing, and heartfelt content to connect with readers on a Global Scale. The Journey is limited to only twelve candidates who can afford the time, the commitment and the emotional investment.
The Journey & the Destination
The Journey & the Destination
The Journey & the Destination
By the end of this period you will have achieved your main aim. Over the course of the year there will be eighteen 4 hour workshops. Every month you will also have a full half day personal 1:1 with me. You may well still be asking yourself, what are the outcomes, what is the point or indeed many people's favourite radio station. WITFM!
WITFM?
The Journey & the Destination
The Journey & the Destination
'What's In This For Me'? At the end of 2025 you will have that book you have always wanted to write, proof read, professionally edited, published and available to buy in all the major platforms globally with a digital marketing plan to connect with your very own constant readers.
ARDOCH - Loch Lomond
The Journey & the Destination
ARDOCH - Loch Lomond
We will all meet personally in the summer of 2025 and then finally celebrate your success together in person in DECEMBER at ARDOCH by the banks of Loch Lomond.
To register your interest: Contact me personally. "Tell me where you are in the world and a little about your writing . I’d love to hear from you..."
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Mamie Lang
Hurricaine Higgins
Josh Macrae
On the road with Mamie
Josh Macrae
Hurricaine Higgins
Josh Macrae
Gerry Rafferty, Billy Connolly, Des Dillon, Peter Mullen to name but a few
Hurricaine Higgins
Hurricaine Higgins
Hurricaine Higgins
Snooker Champion, Nun, Writer in Residence, BBC Screen Writer no not Alex, Mamie
USA Route 66
USA Route 66
Hurricaine Higgins
Mamie a motorbike a mini-skirt and a banjo on Route 66
Much Love
USA Route 66
1941 to 2016
1941 to 2016
USA Route 66
1941 to 2016
The Road less travelled
The road less travelled...
The road less travelled...
The road less travelled...
Two roads diverged in a golden wood
My map told riddles so long I stood
And looked down each as best I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth
And sorry I could not travel both
Chance the path...
The road less travelled...
The road less travelled...
Might I chance the path that was not fair
Overgrown with grass, wanting wear
It seemed to yearn for passing there
It had not worn out near the same,
And yet for me, it called the better claim
Turbulence...
The road less travelled...
Turbulence...
A voice turbulent in my head
Brimmed my mind with tales of dread
Delayed I pitched my tent and bed
I did not think or dream instead I slept
And the choice till morning kept
Consider...
Inspired and adapted
Turbulence...
Both paths next morning equally lay
He who runs can fight another day
And knowing only one true way,
I doubted and considered going back.
Leave the leaves no step had trodden black.
Hindsight...
Inspired and adapted
Inspired and adapted
I tell this tale as days pass bye
When two roads diverge in a wood, then I –
I take the one less travelled by,
And somewhere ages and ages hence
You can decide if it makes a difference.
Inspired and adapted
Inspired and adapted
Inspired and adapted
The road not taken by Robert Frost
MAP
Calling all Readers
Parents, Grandparents, Sons & daughters...
Calling all Readers
Obviously we love chatting with our fellow Writers too but for us there is a buzz that we get from conversing with passionate readers or who Stephen King refers to as his ‘Constant Reader’.
On Writing
Parents, Grandparents, Sons & daughters...
Calling all Readers
Based on the timeless wisdom expressed by Dorothea Brande’s Classic Inspirational Guide. Find out how to start or continue your journey of 'Becoming A Writer'.
Parents, Grandparents, Sons & daughters...
Parents, Grandparents, Sons & daughters...
Parents, Grandparents, Sons & daughters...
There's much to find out about going purple. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us and what we are all about. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.
Business Owners & Leaders
Aspiring Writers, Established Writers & Published Authors...
Parents, Grandparents, Sons & daughters...
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Musicians, Artists & Singer Songwriters...
Aspiring Writers, Established Writers & Published Authors...
Aspiring Writers, Established Writers & Published Authors...
Imagine your music being played globally every month and your music video being played on U & I Radio who are offering a fantastic opportunity to join us on a trajectory to the NEXT LEVEL...
Aspiring Writers, Established Writers & Published Authors...
Aspiring Writers, Established Writers & Published Authors...
Aspiring Writers, Established Writers & Published Authors...
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