Tag Archives: Phil Mansell

Using Scrivener to Hit My Word Target

Posted on April 9, 2016 by philmansell

As I mentioned in my blog about my art, I have taken a break from writing plays and set myself the challenge of writing an adventure story aimed at pre-teens (or Middle Grade fiction, as it is often known). I … Continue reading →

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Capturing A Paul Daniels Magic Moment

Posted on March 18, 2016 by philmansell

The news of the death of magician Paul Daniels reminded me of the time I took his photo – and managed to capture the moment he astounded a member of the public. It was back in 2008 when I was … Continue reading →

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Being Rejected by Sir George Martin Makes the News!

Posted on March 10, 2016 by philmansell

Amazing the power of social media. Yesterday I wrote my blog about how the late Sir George Martin turned down my band, The BOI, and sent out a tweet about it. Next thing I know a reporter from the local … Continue reading →

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George Martin Turned Down My Band!

Posted on March 9, 2016 by philmansell

The death of Beatles  producer George Martin marks the end of an era. He was as much a part of the Fab Fours’ legend as the lads themselves. Hard to imagine anyone else being able to take the sounds they … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Enid Blyton’s Adventure Books

Posted on March 3, 2016 by philmansell

As it’s World Book Day it seems appropriate to remember the author who first got me really excited about reading and writing. From the age of five I was taken by my mother to the magnificent old library on Soho … Continue reading →

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Art for Children’s books

Posted on February 27, 2016 by philmansell

As a break from writing plays, I recently had an idea for a book for children in the 9 – 12 age range. I’d stumbled across a website about Enid Blyton and it reminded me of how much I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Writing about Top Secret Shenanigans

Posted on June 19, 2015 by philmansell

Surveillance, incompetence, blame and knife-throwing are just some of the themes running through my latest play to be published by Silver Moon. ‘A Clandestine Operation’ is set in a room where two men and their supervisor are keeping an eye … Continue reading →

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A fool’s errand…or a deadly trap?

Posted on April 28, 2015 by philmansell

I’ve just sent off another play to my publisher Silvermoon. ‘The Seventh Suitcase’ is a play I’ve been working on for some time. At last, I’m happy with it – and hope to direct it in the Studio at the … Continue reading →

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Paying Homage to Samuel Beckett – via Golf!

Posted on December 9, 2014 by philmansell

My latest play to be published by Silvermoon, ‘Caddying for Godot’, was created for a play-writing competition organised by Newport Playgoers Society to celebrate the Ryder Cup being held in Newport. The theme, naturally, was golf. I was keen to … Continue reading →

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Creating Characters Using Scrivener

Posted on November 27, 2014 by philmansell

As I’ve just had three stage plays made available on Amazon I thought it was time to share how I write plays – and indeed most things, including this blog. Quite simply, I use Scrivener. It’s the writing tool I … Continue reading →

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