Ask the Author: Jill Barry
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Jill Barry
Hi Karen, I'm so sorry I didn't respond to your question. I took a long absence from goodreads but I hope to update my publication record as soon as possible. So glad you enjoyed 'Puppy Love'. Take care.... Jill x
Jill Barry
Sarah, I apologise for the delay in answering but will try my best to help. Firstly, you obviously have a very active imagination and that is good news from a writing point of view. I don't know if you have ever written a short story or something longer but it seems you've identified a problem which you feel is hindering you. Many writers carry notebooks around, even a tiny one will do! If an idea catches you unawares, maybe you could mentally tag it with a name, e.g. coffee shop, leisure centre, museum, etc - or identify your character so you remember the idea as Katie's lost train connection or Guy's speeding ticket. I hope this helps! Good luck and thanks for calling.
Jill Barry
I never sit, staring at a blank page. Don't do it. Go away and find something else to occupy you.
Jill Barry
Getting acceptances!
Jill Barry
Try different genres. Look online for creating writing exercises if you can't find a writers' group. Read loads of books. Enter competitions.
Jill Barry
I've just completed something that's way out of my comfort zone so taking the exact opposite path and writing a novel aimed at D C Thomson People's Friend.
Jill Barry
I'm inspired by life in general - mine and other people's. Also by ideas that float in on the wind like Joanne Harris' character in the book and film Chocolat.
Jill Barry
It's a Christmas theme this time and I'm approaching it from an unusual angle so crossing fingers that this idea will really work!
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