I have Cerebral Palsy but it doesn't have me!
Author: AideenBlackboroughAfter researching quite a bit and talking to other writers and some publishers, I realised that if I want my book to be successful, I have to prove that there is a market for it. But I’d also read that publishers can be put off a book if it has been made public, even partly.Continue reading Does it wet the bed? 3 Chapters available on Authonomy
I’m just putting together a book proposal for “Does it wet the bed?” as even though the book is almost complete, many agents request a proposal as well as sample chapters. In doing so, I’ve chosen an anecdote to start the overview so I thought I’d share it here! More to come over the coming weeks.Continue reading Does it wet the bed? – Free Wheeling
I’ve been pretty busy over the past few months. As well as working on my campaign to make Great Barr great for Disabled People (Great Barr Accessibility Report), and raising my little boy Jack, I’ve been trying to finalise the first draft of my autobiography. Although I regularly write articles for my blog and campaign, this isContinue reading Finally time to look for a literary agent
Ever since I was young, I’ve enjoyed reading and writing. I remember being in the final year of primary school and writing a short story which won the annual writing competition. I was so thrilled and it really ignited my passion for writing. For years though, people kept telling me that I should write aContinue reading Helpful tools for New Writers
A few days ago, my husband and I went to register our new son, Jack James at Birmingham Registry Office. It was an occasion which I was looking forward to, as I’m sure all new parents do. However, my excitement and pride was soon replaced by upset and anger when we entered the registrar’sContinue reading A disappointing experience as a new Disabled Parent
I recently delivered a bespoke training session for an organisation in Reading. As part of their equality objectives, they had identified some issues surrounding stereotyping so I was asked to focus on this specific area, addressing the causes of stereotyping and its impact. So what causes individuals and society to refer to people using negativeContinue reading The Media: Friend or Foe of Equality?
One of my favourite TV Shows at the moment is The Secret Millionaire on Channel 4. After a long day, I love to watch as the latest millionaire leaves behind his comfortable lifestyle and goes in search of people in need of help. I’ve recently watched a repeat episode which particularly struck a cord withContinue reading The Secret to Self-Respect
I recently entered a story writing competition with the Entrepreneur’s Circle about why I founded my business. I am delighted to say that I won the competition – my submission follows: I was suited and booted and ready to impress. It was my second year of my Business Management degree at Oxford Brookes University and myContinue reading My Winning Founder Story
“Mum, why is that lady in a wheelchair?” It’s a question I’ve overheard being asked by innocent kids hundreds of times. The child looks quite weary of me and I pretend not to be listening as Mum quietly explains I have something ‘wrong’ with my legs. Or that my legs don’t ‘work’ properly. Mum isContinue reading “Mum, why is that lady in a wheelchair?”
Last week, I returned to my previous employer to do some “STEPS” employment training. The course is aimed atunemployed clients who have a disability and it is quite a basic introduction into employment covering their rights and responsibilities under the Equality Act, preparing to return to work, how to prepare an effective CV and preparingContinue reading The Elephant in the Room