Learning to Write | LOUISE ALLAN

How to Start Writing

by Louise Allan | Feb 10, 2021 | ON WRITING

Back in the day, I used to blog quite regularly (I wrote about that here), mainly because it enabled me to put my thoughts and experiences into words, and publish them without asking anyone’s permission. I liked, too, that I could edit a post after pressing...

How to Write a Book #4: Learning the Craft

by Louise Allan | Oct 13, 2017 | ON WRITING, THE SISTERS' SONG

In a previous post for this series, I wrote about how hard it was to wear ‘L’ plates again after deciding to become a writer in my early forties. Today, I’m going to talk about how I actually learnt the craft of writing. At the time I started writing,...

HOW TO WRITE A BOOK #1: Give Yourself Permission to be a Learner

by Louise Allan | Aug 24, 2017 | ON WRITING, THE SISTERS' SONG

I’m often asked questions about my book. Things like: What’s it about? (Family, music, dreams) How long did it take to write? (Six years) What inspired it? (Many things—life, things I’m interested in, family stories) What made you want to write a book? (I wanted...