What Is ‘The Sacred Flaw’ In Writing?
Have you ever heard the term ‘the sacred flaw’ when talking about writing? It’s a common concept and one that is often discussed in writing groups. So, whether or not you have heard of it,
Have you ever heard the term ‘the sacred flaw’ when talking about writing? It’s a common concept and one that is often discussed in writing groups. So, whether or not you have heard of it,
As an editor and writing coach, I’ve spoken at length about how I can help you. But there are things I won’t do, too. Let’s dig into them: 1: Force you to follow ‘the rules’
Do you want to write a plot-driven or a character-driven novel? First of all, it’s time to define those terms (and I’ll add helpful examples because I am a helpful sort of person). An easy
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why would I need a writing coach?” If so, here are some possible reasons. 1) Having space held for you can change everything. It’s not every day that you can
Why enter competitions? It helps you get seen and gives you a headstart in building a writing portfolio. What does it mean to build a writing portfolio? You might be familiar with this term if
Hey writer. When we’re editing, it helps to think about the genre we are writing in. Why? Because your reader sees a genre and comes to your work filled with all sorts of expectations.
After publishing my novel, The Finery, a joyful romp through a dystopian fantasy setting, I thought I would share my top five humorous fantasy reads. Men at Arms By Terry Pratchett Fantasy novels can be
If you take a moment to Google ‘Female fiction characters over the age of forty, the first thing that comes up is a sentence that reads, ‘Here are five female characters who can still kick
According to sales statistics, fantasy book sales grew by over 45% in 2021 compared to 2020, and I’m not a bit surprised to hear it. As a reader, I’ve always drifted toward the fantasy section
It’s no surprise to me that sales of fantasy fiction increased by 45% in 2021, as the world struggled to get used to the new reality of the pandemic. We all longed to escape to
This week has been a lovely one, as I’ve been writing with fellow author, editor, and writing coach, Isobelle Lans of Inspired Creative Co. Isobelle joined me for a week in Wales and we decided
Let’s spring clean your writing! It’s spring cleaning season – so let’s take action and start with your writing (the housework can wait). We’ll begin with the decluttering. Remove unnecessary adjectives and adverbs. A good
Do you feel that the older you get, the more likely you are to take up arms and wage war against the orcs? I hear you. Female characters over the age of forty are not
First, let’s talk about why you might be interested in doing this. If you have a novel and it’s completed (you’ve edited it, taken it through a few drafts, and you’re feeling good about its
When we think about writing, we often think about plotting action to drive a narrative forward. However, taking an extra step and separating the external plot from the internal plot can deliver not just momentum
Money. It’s a difficult subject. But come on, let’s get into it. Imagine you’re in need of a Developmental Edit (someone to review your structure, narrative, character development, and more) for your 80k word novel.
Writers and readers often discuss setting as a character, which usually means that the setting impacts a story or the character to such an extent that it becomes lifelike. The setting and environment play an
Let’s talk about foreboding and foreshadowing. They sound similar, but they do different things in your novel and are both very effective in their own right. Here’s what each does and how to utilise
Do you feel like every time you log onto Instagram someone else is sharing that they have an agent or an amazing publishing deal? If only 1 out of 1000 authors get an agent, why
Let’s chat about my favourite, and by that I mean my most recommended, books on writing. Why? Because if reading is how you become a better writer (spoiler alert, it is), imagine how great you’ll
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