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Author Archives: Tina
An inspiring thought
“If nothing we do matters, then all that matters is what we do. ‘Cause that’s all there is. What we do, now, today… If there is no bigger meaning, then the smallest act of kindness is the greatest thing in … Continue reading
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What it’s really like to start a new novel
Thought some of you, who could be struggling with novel writing, might be buoyed up by hearing about my latest writing project – well, the term ‘project’ is a bit ambitious for it – but I do have an idea, … Continue reading
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Here it comes
The Bateman New Zealand Writer’s Handbook – 6th edition, which I have edited – is due to be released on 1 March, yay. To celebrate, I’m running two events for NZ Book Month, and hope to see heaps of enthusiastic … Continue reading
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Flash interview
Recently I was interviewed for the NZ flash fiction website. Here’s the site for anybody who’s interested: http://flash-frontier.com/2013/01/25/interview-with-tina-shaw/
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Thinking about …
In these straitened publishing times, as a friend tells me, it’s more important than ever to write what we like and be damned. People do like distinctiveness and specificity. So true. And I remind myself that heaps of people love reading … Continue reading
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Handbook cover
I was very excited to see the cover for the NZ Writer’s Handbook this week. Bateman have done a brilliant job with the design of both this cover and the typesetting. Am looking forward to seeing the finished product in … Continue reading
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A Mahy poem
I was sent a copy of a poem from the memorial service for Margaret Mahy who passed away last week. Doesn’t it really make you think of her writing? THE FAIRY CHILD The very hour that I was born I … Continue reading
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Lying fallow
Having recently finished a major project (yes, it was a novel), my mind automatically starts thinking, ‘What next?’ The funny thing about being a writer is that sometimes you have to remind yourself (or have somebody else remind you) that … Continue reading
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Paul Thomas on crime writing
At an event with Paul Thomas – the NZ crime (and sports) writer – I was interested to hear his thoughts on how he first came to write crime fiction. Having read a lot of crime novels, Thomas felt he … Continue reading
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NZ Writer’s Handbook
My latest project has been the revision of this classic publication, going into its 6th edition. What an excellent resource it has been for years. I remember, as a starting-out writer, proudly buying my first copy. The revised Handbook is … Continue reading
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