Leilanie Stewart

Writing that confronts the nature of self
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Category Archives: Writing

  • As a follow up to my previous blog post, I thought I’d look at all the benefits of having other full-time work instead of writing. Given my [...]

    When writing isn’t your day job: benefits of having other full-time work

    September 25, 2023
  • I didn’t get any writing done last weekend, as I was away with my family on a staycation up to Portrush, on the north coast of Northern [...]

    Why don’t writers get paid a living wage?

    September 20, 2023
  • I’m chipping away, bit by bit, at the 3 writing projects that I’ve currently got on the go. Novel WIP#7 is a supernatural horror set [...]

    Update on my current writing projects

    September 12, 2023
  • Term time has started, so that means as of last week, I’ve been back into the full swing of work in secondary education. When I was [...]

    How to manage writing time with a busy day job

    September 9, 2023
  • What an epic eight week summer break it has been! These last two months have been day trips with my little adventurer and a much needed family [...]

    Wrapping up the holiday and getting back to writing

    August 29, 2023
  • I was inspired to write today’s post after reading this article in The Guardian about writers who are struggling with rent during the cost [...]

    Is writing a luxury that few can afford the time to do?

    August 26, 2023
  • I’m making good use of my 8 week summer holiday to do some writing research. As you might know from my other blog posts, I work in a [...]

    Book shopping spree for writing research

    August 6, 2023
  • I love writing. It’s my passion. Heck, it’s more than that: if I didn’t write, I wouldn’t be me. I’ve scribbled [...]

    Writing, editing, publishing and marketing – which is hardest?

    July 15, 2023
  • This summer, aside from having 8 weeks off while school is out for the summer, we have been busy raising tortoiseshell and cabbage white [...]

    Believing in your own writing: the importance of self-confidence as an author

    July 2, 2023
  • With schools closing on 30th June, and the 8 week summer holidays looming here in Northern Ireland, it’s time for me to think about what I [...]

    Balancing writing and childcare on summer holidays

    June 28, 2023

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