It’s been over 400 years. It might be time for us to move on to the 2nd of the 13 conspirators otherwise this might take forever.

I once heard that, when asked how he was so prolific, PG Wodehouse replied: “I just love typing.”

I love the idea of him sitting grinning at his desk, his hands bouncing joyfully up and down on the keys in manic abandon to the symphony only an old Monarch or Royal can make!

Well, if the answer isn’t to sell one to your good friend pigfender then I have no idea.

(proceeds to add a slalom of plant pots and baby shoes)

BUILDER
Okay, we’ve added some books to ensure distraction like you asked, but I really think—

CUSTOMER
Leave one side completely open. Give the stairs a really glossy polished finish.

BUILDER
But that’s—

CUSTOMER
(firmly)
Leave. One. Side. Ope—

BUILDER
(shrugs)
Okay.

“Loss sheds its light on what remains, and in that light all that we have and all that we have had glows more brightly still.” Bywater, ‘Lost Worlds’

Sounds wonderful!

My secret writing “kink” is that I love the look of a good double hyphen instead of an em dash -- sadly too many places auto-“correct” them these days.

Both delightful fellows, I’m sure!

Yes and no! I agree that you need to be open and receptive so that when ideas happen you recognise them… but I don’t like implication that creativity is a passive process nor the idea it’s okay to just sit and wait for inspiration. Ideas are everywhere if you look, but nowhere if you don’t!

My main WIP has a dog in it. They're not a main character, but definitely a plot catalyst and will look great on the front cover! 🐕‍🦺🐾