Welcome to Andrew Jack’s Writing Blog. I started this page because, like 82% of the human race I feel like I want to write a book. Not just any book though, no gardening books for me. I want to be a fiction writer.

When I’ve told people this generally get encouraging nods, polite questions and then, when I’ve been forced to admit I’m unpublished, the knowing smile that says “you’ll never make it”.  I’m sure most people don’t realize they’re giving me the “smile”.

If I thought they did I’d be writing this from a prison cell.

I set up AndrewJackWriting.com for several reasons. First of all I wanted to share my experiences with other wannabe writers, and in doing so provide myself with another anti-procrastination device. I also want to publish my first novel, The Shadow Library, in serial installments and this seemed like the right way to do it.

Finally, Mur Laferty of I Should Be Writing is an inspiring person. I got so much out of her blog that I couldn’t really help but start my own.

Thanks Mur.