Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m sharing some tips for breathing new life into a stale project. We all have that one project, don’t we? The one that started with a rush of excitement—the characters were vivid,… Read More ›
Writing Tips
Internal Vs. External Conflict (And Why You Need Both)
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, let’s explore some more about conflict. Internal Vs. External Conflict (And Why You Need Both) Conflict cannot be talked about enough when it comes to fiction. It is the steam that powers every story forward. Without… Read More ›
The Myth of Overnight Success in Writing
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the age-old myth of the “overnight success”. The Myth of Overnight Success in Writing When we hear about our favourite authors—or even just successful writers we admire from afar—the tales… Read More ›
What I Wish I’d Known Before Publishing My First Book
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m going to talk about publishing my first book. What I Wish I’d Known Before I Published My First Book Publishing my first book was one of my life’s most exciting—and terrifying—moments…. Read More ›
My Biggest Writing Mistakes (And What I Learned)
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m delving into some things I’ve learned from my biggest writing mistakes. My Biggest Writing Mistakes (And What I Learned) Every writer has a graveyard full of early drafts, abandoned projects, and painful lessons—and this writer is no… Read More ›
How to Ensure People Care About Your Writing
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. In my previous post, I explored why your writing matters, and today, I’m continuing that theme and exploring how you can make people care about what you have to say. So… How to Ensure People Care About… Read More ›
Why Your Writing Matters
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m going to talk about why your writing matters. So, let’s get to it. Why Your Writing Matters One fear writers face is whether their words will resonate with others. The question, “Does my writing matter?” lingers in the minds… Read More ›
Mining Your Past: Turning Personal Experiences into Compelling Fiction: Part 2
Mining Your Past: Turning Personal Experiences into Compelling Fiction: Part 2 Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m continuing my exploration of using your life and experiences as inspiration for your fiction. So, let’s continue by delving a little deeper. Mining Your Past: Turning… Read More ›
Mining Your Past: Turning Personal Experiences into Compelling Fiction: Part 1
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the idea of using one’s own life as a well of inspiration for writing strong, compelling stories. So, without further ado, let’s jump in. Mining Your Past: Turning Personal Experiences into Compelling Fiction: Part 1 Have you ever… Read More ›
The Active and The Passive Voice
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m delving into the murky depths of whether to use the active or the passive voice to hopefully clarify things for those like me, who are often tangled in the weeds of wanting to be grammatically… Read More ›
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