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I'm Geroge, and I'm from the North-East of England. I'm a writer, and I write things. That's about it really; there's not much else I can say. Have a look around at georgelthomas.com and see what I'm all about! :-D

• Writing Using The Pomodoro Technique

  By georgelthomas on 23 Jun 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Book Review: Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell

  By georgelthomas on 19 Jun 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Something To Know Before Visiting My Country/City

  By georgelthomas on 17 Jun 2026 • ( 10 )

  

  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 ›

• Story Engines: Balancing Plot and Character

  By georgelthomas on 16 Jun 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Book Review: Meteor by Edmund H. North

  By georgelthomas on 12 Jun 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: A Story About My Best Teacher

  By georgelthomas on 10 Jun 2026 • ( 7 )

  

  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 ›

• Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Character-Driven

  By georgelthomas on 9 Jun 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Book Review: Old Yeller by Fred Gipson

  By georgelthomas on 5 Jun 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. This time, I’m reviewing the classic children’s novel, Old Yeller by Fred Gipson. Old Yeller was published by Harper & Brothers in 1956 and… Read More ›

• Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Unique YouTube, TikTok, or Other Videos I’ve Seen Lately

  By georgelthomas on 3 Jun 2026 • ( 5 )

  

  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 the… Read More ›

• Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Plot-Driven

  By georgelthomas on 2 Jun 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing on from last Tuesday’s post, wherein I examined the differences between plot-driven and character-driven stories. In today’s post, I’m sharing some tips on how to ensure you have a plot-driven… Read More ›