Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m examining that age-old writerly problem of starting over again and again. So, let’s jump in! Why You Keep Restarting Your Novel You sit down. You’re excited. This time it’s different. You open your draft, and you’re certain you know what you’redoing now. You rewrite… 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, 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 ›
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 ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring the differences between plot-driven and character-driven stories. Plot-Driven vs Character-Driven Stories Ever started writing a story and realised halfway through that you’ve no idea what’s actually driving it forward? Don’tworry — you’re in good company. Every writer’s been there. The big question is… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m sharing some of the weirdest writing advice I’ve heard over the years. The Weirdest Writing Advice I’ve Heard Writing advice is everywhere. From “write every day” to “show, don’t tell,” there’s… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring some more of those pesky writing myths that need to be put to rest once and for all. Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or someone staring at a blank page wondering why you decided to write… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring what goes into crafting the perfect opening paragraph. As a writer, one of the most necessary aspects of your craft is the ability to grab your readers from the… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m discussing the dreaded ‘info dump’ and, in particular, some ways you can avoid it. Whatever stage you are at in your writing career, the chances are you will have experienced the… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am talking about writing style and, more specifically, how you can develop yours. Developing Your Writing Style As a writer, one of the most fundamental aspects of your craft is developing… Read More ›
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