Roz Morris

Roz Morris

About

I published nearly a dozen novels and achieved sales of more than 4 million copies - and nobody saw my name because I was a ghostwriter. I am now proudly publishing as myself with two acclaimed literary novels, My Memories of a Future Life and Lifeform Three. I have more than 20 years experience as a mentor and book doctor with award-winning authors among my clients. I have a book series for writers, Nail Your Novel (and a blog http://www.nailyournovel.com), and I teach creative writing masterclasses for The Guardian newspaper in London. I have a show on Surrey Hills Radio, So You Want To Be A Writer  http://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2014/09/29/so-you-want-to-be-a-writer-new-radio-show-to-get-you-started/ . Find my books here http://rozmorris.wordpress.com/my-books/
 

Santa's Birthday Gift

Santa's Birthday Gift

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<p><span style="color:#000000;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;">Santa’s Birthday Gift was written in response to a grandchild’s question, after reading the story of the Nativity.<span>  </span>She asked, “But where’s Santa?”<span>  </span>This story tells the story of the Nativity and then goes on to tell the story about how when Jesus is born, Santa sees the star at the North Pole and travels to see the baby.  Since he is a toymaker, he brings his bag of toys - and offers them to the Christ Child, and then to all the people of the town.  His birthday gift to Jesus is a promise to bring gifts to all good boys and girls each year on the Christ Child's birthday</span></p>

Story Behind The Book

I've completed more than a dozen novels and I've helped other novelists find their way. I noticed time and time again that a lot of them were making the job of writing a lot harder for themselves than it needed to be - even experienced authors. For instance, many writers paint themselves into a corner because they are tackling the wrong problem at the wrong time. They get blocked because the critical parts of their brain are inhibiting their creativity. Or their overactive imagination is preventing them seeing a straightforward solution. Or they need to step back and see the whole structure instead of worrying about the detail. Over the years I've developed a method that that helps to make the whole writing process a lot more creative and fun. It draws on techniques from Hollywood scriptwriting, improvisational drama, sports psychology and project management - because experts in these fields have already solved some of the problems that novel-writers encounter. And not only will it help you finish the novel, it will help you write a book that is properly planned and polished - and more likely to succeed in today's market.

Reviews

<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://unbridlededitor.com/interview-with-author-roz-morris.html"><span class="-a">Interview at Unbridled Editor </span></a></span></p> <h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span class="UIStory_Message"><a href="http://networkedblogs.com/aEswy">http://networkedblogs.com/aEswy</a></span></h3> <h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span class="UIStory_Message"><a href="http://writeitsideways.com/what-are-your-favourite-books-on-writing/">My favourite books on writing - Write It Sideways</a></span></h3> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><a href="http://wp.me/P10lUA-o6"><span class="-a"><span class="-a">Amazon reviews of Nail Your Novel </span></span></a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://novelbookreviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/nail-your-novel-why-writers-abandon.html">Novel Book Reviews</a> Blog<br /><br /><a href="http://www.genesismoments.com/awritersjourney/2011/02/novel-inspirations-from-nail-your-novel-by-roz-morris.html" title="review">Genesis Moments </a>- Novel Inspirations from Nail Your Novel<br /><br /><br /> Review at <a href="http://www.examiner.com/art-reviews-in-canada/book-review-nail-your-novel-by-roz-morris-review" title="Review of Nail Your Novel">Canada Arts Examiner</a></p>