Author Archives: mjschofieldauthor

Fictional Geographies and Imagined Architecture

As I mentioned in my last blog, my reward to myself for finishing the second draft of Novel 6 was reading some fiction by other people. This was my first opportunity to read Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry. He is a writer I admire immensely and this novel was just amazing, a perfect exampleContinue reading “Fictional Geographies and Imagined Architecture”

Second Drafts – What Happens Next

Back in September 2023, just as I was about to embark on turning the first draft of Novel Number 6 (N6) into a completely rewritten second draft, I wrote this in my blog: I have set myself an ambitious target – to produce one chapter per week, starting now, with the aim of finishing atContinue reading “Second Drafts – What Happens Next”

Writing Resolutions

Happy 2024! I’m not one for making New Year’s Resolutions for my day-to-day life, but I do usually start a new year with some writing resolutions. I’ve blogged about them over the years, and it’s nice to be able to go through them. It shows me how far I’ve come since starting this blog. TheContinue reading “Writing Resolutions”

Going Digital for Advent

When I wrote the first Advent Story for my children, I did it long hand in multi-coloured pens, literally scrambling through to stay a few days ahead. I never did that again! From then on, it was strictly word processor and printer only. That also meant that when I created this website, I had theContinue reading “Going Digital for Advent”

A Story for Advent

What are you putting in your Advent Calendar this year? It’s not too late to choose something completely unique, something special to share as a family, that will create lasting memories and deliver a heart-warming Christmas message. Fill your Advent Calendar with a story and give your children something to look forward to for everyContinue reading “A Story for Advent”

Not Christmas yet, but…

Since my last post, I have been writing like a demon! The tight schedule has been the perfect incentive, and with my plans all working out, I find myself three chapters ahead of where I was hoping to be by this date. My half term holiday had been particularly productive, until something else come alongContinue reading “Not Christmas yet, but…”

First Drafts – pulling them apart and putting them back together

Back in February this year, I was very excited to report that I had just finished Novel Number 6 – that is to say, I had finished writing a first draft of Novel Number 6. It’s a great feeling to know that the novel I had in my head now actually exists in the world,Continue reading “First Drafts – pulling them apart and putting them back together”

Summer – a time for reading and rereading

With September rolling around once more, my long summer holiday comes to an end and I am left wondering how the time has gone by so quickly. It’s been a good summer, with a trip to a brilliant music festival, and a fabulous family camping holiday. And, as is my habit, I’ve read some reallyContinue reading “Summer – a time for reading and rereading”