Soilman has tagged me with a writing meme:
Which words do you use too much in your writing?
In the book manuscript it was ‘problematic’. I only discovered this because the editor had added in a ‘problematical’ somewhere, and I didn’t think it sounded like a word I would use. I was right, but the number of problematics in there is frightening.
Which words do you consider overused in stuff you read?
‘Basically’, although far more people are aware of it’s complete pointlessness these days.
What's your favourite piece of writing by you?
I love the early bits and pieces I did about the RISC Roof Garden, simply because it’s a magical place and I hope some of that comes across in the writing.
What blog post do you wish you'd written?
VP’s Incredible Edibles, because it is so what I am about.
Regrets, do you have a few? Is there anything you wish you hadn't written?
There were some online pieces in the early days that I wouldn’t write again, but nothing I’m horrifically embarrassed about, I don’t think.
How has your writing made a difference?
There are people who have told me that they’ve found my writing inspirational, and it has encouraged them to go outside and plant something. That’s a great feeling.
Name three favourite words
Thigmomorphogenesis, serendipity, grow
…And three words you're not so keen on
Scrappage, leverage, moist
Do you have a writing mentor, role model or inspiration?
Nope. I’m actually hoping to find someone to take on the job!
What's your writing ambition?
It would be nice to earn a living as a writer, but most writer’s don’t so it’s a big ask.
Plug alert! List any work you would like to tell your readers about:
The editor of Permaculture Magazine, Maddy Harland, has literally just started her own blog, PM Editorial, which is destined to be a bastion of sustainable sense.
Tag time:
I hope to pass this meme onto…
Tracey Smith, green goddess extraordinaire when the kids have gone back to school and she isn’t a full time mum too busy to be online.
Karen, Mrs Almost Average, who is also being mommy for the summer I believe.
The inspiring Corrina Gordon-Barnes and Ryan :)