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Milkshake (an excerpt) - by Matt Hammond

Posted Wed, 01/02/2012 - 06:59 by Cassie

This is the first 500 words of Matt's latest novel. You can find more information about the book at its website.

Shredded paper lay on the restroom floor, still wet from recent mopping. A steady stream of scalding water misted the mirror above a hand basin. Standing at the urinal, David heard the creak of a stall door. A warm hand from behind pressed something firmly over his mouth. As he inhaled and began to drift asleep, David Turner’s mind replayed the last conversation before his life paused.

Anniversary Showcase - Updated!

Posted Fri, 06/01/2012 - 08:46 by Cassie

Welcome to 2012 - we have a feeling it's going to be a wonderful year! February is drawing close, and we just wanted to remind you about the showcase we'll be holding for our 5th birthday. An opportunity to share what you are working on, and promote your writing.

Spec Fic NZ blogging week

Posted Thu, 22/09/2011 - 08:37 by xengab

Welcome to this years  SpecFic NZ Blogging week.

Short and sweet OR Long and flowery.

Posted Wed, 14/09/2011 - 08:53 by xengab

Style, we all have one. But can it be changed?

What would it take to change your writing style?

Critical reviews, What now?

Posted Thu, 08/09/2011 - 08:52 by xengab

When you publish anything either in ebook,book form or blog you will get reviews. They can be good, bad or downright ugly.

So what can you do to stay sane?

Floor plans, no this is not a Home Improvement blog

Posted Thu, 25/08/2011 - 06:30 by xengab

Do you find it hard to keep track of where your character is, physically in a room, city, world?

Will-power

Posted Wed, 10/08/2011 - 08:00 by KarenJM

Planning ahead is something we all do.  What to have to tea tonight; Make a budget to live off; Where the next vacation will be; Have a will; Decide how you want your own funeral...

Research- useful or useless?

Posted Wed, 03/08/2011 - 08:45 by xengab

How much time do you put into researching a new plot idea? Do you check your facts ?

The KiwiWriters Site Challenge

Posted Wed, 06/07/2011 - 08:00 by KarenJM

SoCNoC is over for another month.  Phew!  Don't know about you guys, but I love writing challenges, even month long ones.  They seem to stimulate me into doing all sorts of things.  In order to feel good about writing, I make sure my chores around the house are all up to date and my work is all done for the day.  Then serious writing can begin.

While some of you will drift away from KiwiWriters, heading to the next site with their writing challenges, I would like you to consider our wonderful site and what it has to offer.

Writers Block

Posted Wed, 22/06/2011 - 08:00 by LaVerne Clark

Those two words are powerful enough to strike fear into even the most experienced of writers. But do you know what? I’ve recently come to believe it is merely a figment of our over-active imaginations. It’s what we’re good at after all.

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