Dr Helen Murray Taylor

I’m so disappointed that I am going to miss this #WomenWritersNet #AuthorInterview with @lilydunn.bsky.social because I’m travelling. But I will definitely catch up on it later.
If you’re free this evening at 6pm why not come along. I am sure it will be fascinatin.

A6 #WomenWritersNet We're thrilled to be interviewing @lilydunn.bsky.social about her #Memoir #IntoBeing next week (Thurs, 22 Jan, 6pm GMT) as part of our ongoing #WomenWritersNet #AuthorInterview series.

Thank you for another great chat. It always amazes me how quickly the hour passes. #WomenWritersNet

And to you, Emily. Thanks for coming.

Thanks, Tia. I'm really trying not to put so much pressure on myself. The joy of creating is why we do it, right.

Thank you, Helen! I hope you'll like the novel. Meanwhile, yes, @lilydunn.bsky.social's #IntoBeing is superb. I couldn't recommend it more highly to writers and readers of #memoir.

A6 #WomenWritersNet I still haven't read #Orbital by Samantha Harvey. It's been recommended to me so many times. Definitely one to read very soon.

Thank you 🫶

A6 #WomenWritersNet Looking forward to catching up on the interview with @lilydunn.bsky.social on @womenwritersnet.bsky.social next week. I'm gutted because I don't think I can make it on the day because I'm travelling. No wifi on easyJet.

A6 #WomenWritersNet I'm excited to read @valeriavescina.bsky.social novel when it comes out later this year. I'm desperate to get my hands on a copy of #IntoBeing by @lilydunn.bsky.social. Sounds like essential reading for all #memoir writers.

A5 #WomenWritersNet I'm hoping to do a couple of my own to tie in with the paperback of #lovelaydown. Our local English language bookshop, Massena Around the World, runs regular events so I'll definitely be attending some of those. Hoping to make one of the bigger UK book festivals this summer

That's great. Mutual support is so helpful.

It is brilliant to meet up with people in person. I'm really hoping that we can have a #WomenWritersNet meet-up somewhere in 2026!

A4 #WomenWritersNet My plan is just to see the word count gradually creep up. Nothing more complicated or ambitious than that.

I do that too, Valeria. Sometimes I even list the things I have already done just so I can tick them off!

Is your accountability partner another writer? How does it work?
Also, very impressed with writing straight away in the morning. I can hardly form a sentence (spoken) without coffee 😆

This is so true.

A2 #WomenWritersNet It was all a bit too stressful. I'm trying to take a lighter approach and do things because I want to, not because I think I should. We'll see how long it lasts haha.

A3 #WomenWritersNet I didn't intend to do it every day, I don't punish myself if I don't do it, but I do it most days because I love it. And the more I do it, the more I enjoy it. I'm hoping it will be the same for my writing. 3/3

A3 #WomenWritersNet It's odd. I'm usually very goal orientated and driven, and feel like there is a right and a wrong way to do something. But something has changed. I'm using the same technique to get me in front of the computer as I am to get me on the yoga or pilates mat every day 2/3

A3 #WomenWritersNet My main motivation at the moment is my characters. I honestly feel like they are nothing to do with me and I am just channelling them. I want to know what they are up to.
And I think because I haven't set myself particular writing goals, it is weirdly helpful 1/3

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A3 #WomenWritersNet being part of a paid writing group is a real help. There is regular feedback, and it acts a bit like a 'gym membership' in terms of 'well I better do the work, I am paying either way.' This is the group I am part of. samblakebooks.com/writers-ink-...

Really helpful. Thank you.

A2 #WomenWritersNet I'll definitely get back into it again soon. Part of the promotion that I love is doing in person events. I'm realising that 'brand' doesn't only mean social media (thankfully). I've got a couple of exciting opportunities that I hope come off around mental health and medicine 2/2

A2 #WomenWritersNetwork To be truthful, I have taken a bit of a step away from promotion and the like for the last couple of months (last year was a bit of a saga). But my memoir, love lay down beside me and we wept, will be released in paperback later this year with @wiltonsquare.bsky.social 1/2

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Great, Sandy. I'm sure you will get there. Helps to feel accountable though, doesn't it! #WomenWritersNetwork

A1 You know something, Rita, it is really working for me. Instead of getting stuck, I can plough on. I know that I love the rewriting stage so I'm not too worried how it reads at the moment. A real change for me. #WomenWritersNet

Good plan, Valeria. Reminds me that my website update is well overdue!

A1 cont #WomenWritersNet I've decided this is the best way to get a complete draft of my new novel written without feeling like I'm failing to meet my target. Then I can do the exciting bit which is the rewriting and editing.