Transformers: Don’t Judge a Film Like a Novel

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Flic Manning

I sometimes wonder about movie critics. Are they just critical in general? I know it is their roles to find the bad and good in any film – but I wonder if their expectations of a movie are often a bit far-fetched. As a writer it is important to make the plot of any book [...]

Interview with Oscar Elizondo; War Veteran and Author

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Flic Manning

It is not often that an opportunity arises where I am able to speak to an author who has such an amazing history; who is so humble about their achievements and who has so much to offer authors and readers alike. I was given that opportunity recently when I interviewed Oscar Elizondo. Oscar, an ex-school [...]

Top 3 Book Adaptations for Winter

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Flic Manning

It seems like every day authors are making their mark on this world; weaving tales that capture the imagination of readers and film watchers alike. This season is no different. The number of must-see films originating from books is quite astounding. The debate will always be in play over whether or not film makers will [...]

Interview with Alison Pearce – Featured Author

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Flic Manning

Alison Pearce is an extraordinary woman.  Not only does she dedicate much of her time to developing her passion for writing but she is also an author that encourages writers around her to do well, improve their skills and become more confident. To add another layer to this already amazing cake, Alison is a mother [...]

Taken

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Flic Manning

TAKEN – Flic Manning © 2008
With the flick of a switch he sat in cold stillness. The pitch black night surrounded him and forced himself to wrap himself in his fear. It was all that kept his body warm enough to stay alert.

He felt the goose bumps on his arms and the hair slowly rising [...]

Interview With Damian Herde; Writer and Scientist

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Flic Manning

Damian Herde is not just a writer. He is currently studying Photoimaging part-time around his full time job, and he has studied intensively in past years earning him a PhD in Science. To add another string to his bow he has enrolled himself in a Book-Making course. His writing has inspired many people and on [...]

The 5 Essential Online Writer’s Tools

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Flic Manning

There are millions of online resources out there for budding writers through to the professionals. It can be hard to search through them all to find the good ones – so I have done the hard work for you!
If you are not surfing these sites regularly you could be missing out on the most up [...]

Don’t Freak Out About Publishing!

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Flic Manning

Ok, it’s totally natural to want to just flip out when you get to the stage as a writer that you think “I’m ready to get published“, but seriously freaking out will not help you at all. The next natural reaction is to go the other way entirely and become so calm that you get [...]