So, a reminder (to me as well as you) of the current list of works in progress, though I do of course have half a dozen others at the pre-10,000 words stage, and a complete draft of one I wrote in the nineties. And I …
Read MoreYouTube Channel – Ideas?
I’m still struggling, as many writers do, with working out how to build an audience more. I’m hoping people are finding the YouTube channel interesting, but me blathering on to camera about myself must be boring for other people. What would people actually like to …
Read MoreIts all go
A lot happening here at Derrick Towers, as we inch closer to the launch of Lorelei on September 1st. Everything is ready and loaded for the launch, including a series of YouTube videos on locations and inspirations, which those who read the book will hopefully …
Read MoreLicensing
Today’s blog is about the difficulty I’m having in making sure I’m obeying all the correct rules for my YouTube channel. Most of the footage I upload is just me, so there’s no problem there, but some of the clips are occasionally from the past, …
Read MoreProof Copy
I’m most excited that the first proof copy has arrived for Lorelei, and at first glance, all looks good. Now the detailed looking through for formatting errors. I think this is the cover well have though, and the listing is already on Amazon and Neilson, …
Read MoreWe’re Nearly There!
So, it’s been a very exciting couple of weeks in Kit Derrickland. I’ve had far more fun that I expected setting up the new YouTube channel, despite the fact it means appearing on screen, and realising that in high def I really need to shave …
Read MoreIts (A) live!
Yes, you can finally see me in all my hatted and sunburnt glory. The Kit Derrick YouTube channel is now live. Why not pop over and give it a go? Stay safe, Kit
Read MoreYoutube
It’s ready! One of the reasons I’ve been away from the blog in recent weeks is the background work needed for creating a YouTube channel, videos, pictures, and learning the technicalities. So I now have a dozen videos ready to be released, and some of …
Read MorePlaylists
I’ve written before about the playlists I put together when writing, both for writing over all and sub-playlists for the moods in certain sections, but this time I’m going to share the music a bit more. As music plays a central role in many ofbthe …
Read MoreI’m not ignoring you, I promise!
Just a quick post today to help ameliorate my massive guilt for not posting for a while. The past month has been a clasic example of karma for me, as following my bragging that I managed to avoid Covid and stay healthy… yup, that’s right, …
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