Susannah J. BellThe day the Queen diedI was making dinner when I heard the announcement. The radio was on in the kitchen and Radio 3 was playing some or other music (no idea…Sep 12, 2022Sep 12, 2022
Susannah J. BellMicrofiction: how my tiny writing got me back on trackI seem to have lost the knack of writing microfiction. It was never something I thought about. Much. Or ever, to be honest. But then the…Sep 5, 2022Sep 5, 2022
Susannah J. BellBeautiful BloomsburyDuring lockdown, I took many photographs to share on my job’s Facebook page. I called the series Beautiful Bloomsbury. To my mind, it was…Aug 29, 2022Aug 29, 2022
Susannah J. BellHow deep does this drought go?I love Windy. It was introduced to me by a work colleague some years ago and I used to sit poring over it obsessively — usually looking…Aug 16, 2022Aug 16, 2022
Susannah J. BellFive tips to get you through your writing lifeIn images, not words.Aug 8, 2022Aug 8, 2022
Susannah J. BellHow to finish a storyThis question came my way recently from someone who enjoyed writing and wrote a lot … but didn’t know when to stop the story. So he just…Jul 26, 2022Jul 26, 2022
Susannah J. BellPreparing yourself for fameI am prepared for fame. I’ve got my Oscar speech written (best adapted screenplay), I’ve got my glitter makeup ready, and I’ve been…Jul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2022
Susannah J. BellRemembering the 7/7 BombingsEighteen years ago today London was bombed. Two of those bombs were a block away from where I live. I’ve never spoken of my experiences…Jul 7, 2022Jul 7, 2022
Susannah J. BellLate bloomer or withered petal?Someone commented on one of my blog posts recently. This was totally amazing because (a) I don’t get many/any comments and (b) the post was…Jun 27, 2022Jun 27, 2022
Susannah J. BellRedundancy in the time of a British ApocalypseI have just been made redundant. I can’t think of a more terrible time to lose a job. The economy has gone to hell in several handbaskets…Jun 21, 2022Jun 21, 2022
