Some people fear the blank page. Some stare at it wondering where on earth to start, their mind as blank … More
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Look with your nose…
There has been a lot of ink spilled on the concept of showing and not telling when writing a story. … More
Let’s talk Magic…
I have always been a big reader of fantasy in all its forms from epic sagas to contemporary wizardry. I … More
Know when to hold ’em…
When we develop characters it is important for us to understand them. We need to know what motivates them and … More
He had a scar on his left cheek…
Identifying features can be a good way to make a character memorable. They can set the tone for a scene … More
The First Sentence
The first sentence is often the most difficult when writing. Everyone tells you that it is the most important, that … More
Arguing with Yourself
In every work of fiction there is usually some form of conflict. Sometimes it is a disagreement between characters that … More
It Builds Character
When I first started writing I remember everyone talked about character sheets. I’m sure you have heard of them even … More
A Novel Plan for 2021: Five steps for getting your novel written this year
When starting to write a novel you generally start with an idea or a character. Maybe you start with a … More
Adding it up
As I mentioned earlier this morning, for all of 2020 I wrote a fifteen minute writing prompt each week day. … More
