Money something that is so often missed out of writing conversations, or indeed conversations about any type of art. It’s high time we talked about it.
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Plotting for pantsers
The Headlight method
Welcome to my new website
Here’s a little update!
Show don’t tell
Ever wondered what ‘show, don’t tell’ means, or how to apply it to your writing? Well, this post is for you.
Recent reads – March 2021
I lost my reading mojo. I used to read 2-3 hours a day to while away time commuting up on London’s Underground. I’ve never counted the amount of books I read each year, but it was many. Then we all went into lockdown and that routine was disrupted. I had plenty of time, but… Continue reading Recent reads – March 2021
What makes the character – Arthur Morgan
It’s just that Arthur Morgan is such a good character, that instead of simply pottering about the flat when my partner played the game, I stopped what I was doing and simply watched.
Endings – keeping your promise
The ending to your novel actually starts at the beginning.
Finding confidence as a writer
Being a writer is a strange experience. On one hand, it’s a lonely profession: it is you, your computer or notebook, and your imagination. On the other, it is one of the most public-facing jobs you can have.
Story Genius – a plotting guide for pantsers?
The writing code cracking promised by Lisa Cron in the blurb was less cracking the code of the story, and more cracking the code of my own writing process.
Author interview – Esme Carmichael
Top tip for aspiring writers? Never give up.