Writing | Trish Nicholsons Words in the Treehouse

In Search of Truth

‘Fact’ and ‘truth’ is not always the same thing. With corporate monopoly of mass media, consummate liars in high places and wealth applied to manipulate public perception, it has never been more urgent for writers to tackle this issue. There

Hands Up For Character

Hands that clasp, caress, entwine; gnarled as tree roots or as soft as down – how can we use them to draw characters? Only we humans have the rotating and opposable thumb that allows us to make tools and weapons

Finding Your Writing Spark

All writers struggle at some point with their first full-length manuscript. But the right spark, whether a book, a mentor, a writers’ conference or a combination of all three, can set us back on track. A few weeks ago I

How to write flash fiction

Want to produce really flash stories? Sharpen your writing skills with flash fiction. Small is beautiful Apart from winning competitions, there are beneficial spin-offs from writing flash fiction: finding one word to replace four stretches your vocabulary; keeping it tight

The Ultimate Test of Travel Writing

Authors love to hear from readers. As well as social media comments, I receive regular emails from people who have read Inside the Crocodile. Sometimes they write because they had known nothing about Papua New Guinea and enjoyed the sense

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A compelling travel read and a treat for history lovers.

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“Absolutely wonderful. One of the most fascinating book I’ve read in years.” Valerie Poore, travel writer

“A fantastic read, and gives colour to every period of history it covers.” Sam Law, reviewer

A cultural history of the power of stories in the comedy and tragedy of human affairs.

“Wonderfully written...when you read her books you are in good company.” (Goodreads review)

“Each chapter is a delight ... one superb storyteller telling a great story about another.” Put It In Writing book blog.

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'An enormously enjoyable book with tender moments, beautiful descriptive passages and plenty of humour.' Christina O’Reilly

“An unusually perceptive eye guide a lucid, candid and entertaining narrative through a series of adventures ... an alluring and accurate account.” The Australian

A new ebook edition of this popular illustrated travelogue

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“Astounding description, a detailed and lush understanding of language.” Justin Bogdanovitch, In Classic Style magazine.

“An exceptional example of travel memoir...intelligent, thoughtful and entertaining.” Dionne Lister, Amazon review.

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“This is an essential ‘How To’ manual for writers of every sort.” Anne Stormont, Words with Jam.

‘Don’t write before you read this.’ Anne Coates, Amazon Review

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“A rewarding and encouraging book for anyone looking to write.” Lyndsay Healy, New Writer Magazine.

“Each chapter is like attending a master class in creative writing.” Anne Coates, Writers’ Block.

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“An eye-opening addition to understanding the psychology of story-telling across time...a remarkable achievement.” Dr Denis Wright, Amazon review.

An illustrated ethnography of tourism and culture change on Marinduque Island in the Philippines.

“A powerful and inspirational book on a little known tradition.” Stavros Halvatzis, Amazon review.