by Sandra Groves | Dec 18, 2020 | Writing
I must be one of the few people that still uses shorthand. I first learnt shorthand when I was at high school in the 1980s. Teeline based around handwriting took me six months to learn. I was then able practise and developed speed over time by listening and... by Sandra Groves | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized, Writing
I attended a New Zealand story workshop which was relevant to me as a storyteller/heritage research writer. The workshop took us through exploring our inner storyteller with the aim of creating a nation of storytellers. Our great stories are often left untold and not... by Sandra Groves | Jul 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Most people have a special cake or dessert that they enjoy and love making. Right? The “Mississipi mud pie” is mine. A wonderfully rich pie that’s always guaranteed to satisfy my sweet tooth. The key ingredient in the mud pie is ‘dark... by Sandra Groves | Oct 27, 2017 | Writing
If you’re anything like me, sometimes I just jump straight into writing without any planning. I find it takes me much longer to write a story. Here are some useful tips to make writing a story more effective. 1. Tell a story that’s memorable 2. Easily... by Sandra Groves | Jul 26, 2017 | Heritage, Nature, Writing
First Chapter is a Content Writing business that’s vision is to communicate unique stories that are visible now and in the future. Tim Livingston designed a logo and brand that is fresh, invigorating and connects with business, community groups, government...