Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the idea of author surrogates, so without further preamble, let’s jump in. So, What Is an Author Surrogate Exactly? In essence, an author surrogate is a character who stands in for the author within the story. They… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. Today, I’m sharing my review of Roald Dahl’s The Magic Finger. The Magic Finger was initially published in 1966 by George Allen and Unwin in the UK and is 64 pages long…. Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. It’s Wednesday again, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you would like to participate in the challenge yourself, you can… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring The Pomodoro Technique, and in particular, its value to writers. So, without further preamble, let’s dive in! Writing Using The Pomodoro Technique We writers love a bit of drama. We love the thunderbolt of inspiration. The… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. Today, I’m sharing my review of the play, Shirley Valentine, by Willy Russell. Shirley Valentine was published in 1986 by Samuel French Ltd and is 36… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Wednesday, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you would like to participate in the challenge, you can find… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m concluding my short ‘story engine’ series with this post about how to write a story that strikes a balance between a plot-driven and character-driven story. So without further ado, let’s jump in! Story Engines: Balancing Plot and Character Some stories… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. Today, I’m reviewing the novelisation of the 1979 film Meteor by Edmund H. North. Meteor was published in 1979 by Warner Books and is… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you would like to partake in the challenge, you can find the… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing in my short ‘Story Engine’ series with a post that will help ensure you have a character-driven plot. Let’s begin. Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Character-Driven Character-driven stories are the emotional heartbeats of fiction. They… Read More ›
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