Don't be Afraid - Get Writing

Are you afraid to write a book? Are you afraid because of what people will think of you or your writing? Perhaps you feel that you could not possibly compete with some of the amazing writers that grace the book scene. And you would be right. So why even try and be humiliated?

So many people have been discouraged from writing either about themselves or writing a novel because they think that they will never be good enough. There must be so many wonderful stories out there just waiting to be told. Whether it be your autobiography or a novel.

Most aspiring writers are put off from creating their cherished stories because of the old establishment. Some feel that they have nothing of value to offer. Everything has to be just so, no mistakes and perfect grammar finding a publisher, the right layout - everything. It can be so intimidating can't it?

Now you can self publish on sites like Amazon and skirt round the whole intimidating system that held writers back for years. This of course does not mean that you can just write anything and get away with it. There still needs to be a reasonable standard of spelling and grammar. This can be achieved more easily than you perhaps imagine. Today's computers can help you write your book and once you get to know how to get the most out of Microsoft Office Word or similar systems, then you will be surprised at how much they can help you. These systems will correct spelling mistakes and also grammar even as you progress through your book.

So if you are an aspiring author then give it your best shot before it's too late. You know what they say don't you? There's a book in everyone.

Hello to everyone

Hi to everyone in the communities that I have joined. Who rates Google+? I think it's an amazing concept but I also like Facebook. I must admit that I don't really like Twitter so much because I like to waffle a lot!

I am still learning how to use this great resource and I am hoping to share some of my experiences I have had in my life along with the books I have written.

I can't believe I became an author at all. Not that I have necessarily written anything extraordinary, but if you've ever written anything then it can be quite rewarding.

Anyway, it's great to communicate.

Like time travel? A story based on real life events.

If you like the concept of time travel then you may like my new book called "Inside the Clock". I was inspired to write this novel by writing my autobiography "Running for Home".

"Inside the Clock" is based on true events which are taken from my autobiography. All the characters are real as are the pets and locations and you can actually visit these places. If you are familiar with these places already, you will recognise them immediately.

The book is based upon traveling back in time for just one day in order to change something in the past. If you could go back in time for one day, what day would it be? What would you change and why? What would happen if you changed too much; would it alter the future when you came back? Would certain relatives close to you cease to exist because of your choices?

Read "Inside the Clock" available in the Amazon Kindle Store.

"Inside the Clock" - my first novel

."Inside the Clock"

This is my first attempt at writing a novel. Its all about time travel but is actually based on a true story. All the characters in this book exist and are real but I have changed their names. All the animals featured in this novel retain their real names and all the locations are real and accurate and in fact can be visited.

If you could choose just one day in your past life to re-visit, which one would it be and why? I have not chosen anything radical but rather something more personal which involves the first love of my life.

When I go back do I change things too much or do I have to work it out so my future is not affected and certain relatives cease to exist? Once I go back in time, where will it be and will I be able to return...

Since this novel is based on true facts and events, you the reader must decide just what is fact and what is fiction.

"Inside the Clock" was inspired by the writing of my autobiography "Running for Home"" also available in the Amazon Kindle Store.