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Zoë Richards: An Easy Tip for Writers

Zoë Richards reveals the small thing that makes a big difference to her writing…

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TRANSCRIPT

Mark: What small thing has made a big difference to your creative process?

Zoë: Just sitting down and writing? The only thing that ever stops me because I find I get more creative the more I write.

Mark: Yeah, yeah.

Zoë: It’s a bizarre thing, isn’t it? So if I sit there and don’t write, the writing doesn’t get done. And the creativity doesn’t happen either.

Mark: You can’t just sit down, not do anything, get up and walk away. It’s just embarrassing for all concerned, even if you’re completely on your own. So yeah, turn up sharp, tap some keys, see what comes out.

Zoë: I couldn’t think of anything to start today, and I actually wrote Need Something about Hunter and his gang days, and perhaps something about when his dad used to beat him up. And that’s all I’ve written into one of the chapters, but it immediately made me go, oh, in that chapter there, I need to do… And I just went off then and couldn’t stop writing.

I’ll be at Fort Amherst Fantasy Festival, Easter 2024

Easter Sunday, 31st March and Easter Monday 1st April, 10am-4pm

Delighted to confirm that I’ll be at the Fort Amherst Fantasy Festival on Easter Sunday/Monday! I’ll be seeing and signing books and hopefully not getting lost in the tunnels. Grab your early bird tickets here.

Fort Amherst Family Fantasy Festival

On Easter Sunday and Monday, the historic tunnels of Fort Amherst will be transformed into a child-friendly fantasy world of make believe and science fiction. The tunnels will be home to a spectacle of fairies and goblins, Star Wars characters, Pirates of the Caribbean, Doctor Who players, Fantasy Creatures and Dragons, and other exciting characters.

Joining the fun will be the amazing wacky performers of the Kentspectations Steam Punk Group bringing a Victorian science fiction element to the festival. Alongside them will be the sinister figures of the Vader’s Raiders cosplay group including a special appearance of the legendary Chewbacca.

In the Cave Yard Captain Jack Sparrow will enthral you with his Black Pearl ship display and piratical activities. Little pirates will be able to brush-up on their buccaneering skills with sword fighting and lessons in talking like a Pirate!

There will be a number of other engaging activities such as children’s activities, storytelling, and more. Also check out the ‘science fiction and fantasy worlds’ trade stands.

Children are encouraged to join in with the fun by dressing up as their favourite fantasy characters.

Around every corner you will encounter creatures galore, all of whom will provide the perfect photo opportunity for the young and at heart.