Rewriting Ideas on Editing - the latest FREE post on my Writing Talk Substack, about letting go of the binary idea of writing, then editing, and how there is a messy middle place of redevelopment, rewriting and re-visioning.

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Latest post on my Writing Talk Substack is about Picky Bits - quick and stress free writing ideas for those days when you can’t manage a bit plateful of writing time!

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The act of reading like a writer is, arguably, as important as the act of writing itself.

So I’m starting a series on Substack called Microdosing Fiction, to explore the ‘how’ of stories to support writers to hone their close analytical skills.

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Latest from my Writing Talk Substack.
For all those struggling a little, or a lot, with their work in progress, be it a flash fiction, short story or novel. Hyper-dististilling the essence of your draft can help you clarify and move forward.
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The latest update from my Substack channel - Writing Talk. An essay on how a cold compress during a nasty bout of shingles made me think about writing advice - because that’s how I roll...

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Flash fiction writers!
My Thursday morning writing group is expanding. Members include established flash authors, plus emerging writers. It’s relaxed. It’s nurturing. You’ll definitely learn something.
New sessions start mid-March. Interested? Contact me via: kmelkes.co.uk/contact
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Latest post from my Writing Talk Substack

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I have a short story out!
A fever dream of a tale at The Argyle Literary Magazine.

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Some thoughts (and occasional expletives) on working class writers and the grind of having to justify it all. The latest FREE post on my Writing Talk Substack...

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Make the editing process more fun! Unlock the creative potential in the editing process to improve your #flashfiction & #shortstory writing. Cost £195 or subscribe to my Writing Talk Substack for discounts at kmelkes.substack.com Let me know if you want to book a place!

My latest Writing Talk post on honouring the power of good feedback and how it should not be the half-hidden ‘chore’ of writing.

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Read the latest from my Writing Talk Substack all about using the concepts of Divergent and Convergent thinking to help you develop your writing - and become more playful with it! #shortstories #flashfiction #writingcraft #writingcommunity

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The latest post on my Writing Talk page on Substack has useful ideas about getting writing projects over the finish line. I’ve released it from behind my paid subscriber paywall, so check it out.

It also has a picture of me being photobombed by my cat Belle, so double bonus! kmelkes.substack.com

Latest from my Writing Talk Substack - this time its personal... Part Two of my series on submitting work to publishers and writing competitions, is based on my own personal experiences as an author and a lit mag editor and writing contest judge.
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I should probably make this first post something profound, or so insightful it goes viral, or sparklingly funny, or a picture of my cat looking adorable, or something about the struggles of working class writers battling the gatekeepers of publishing, or I could just say....