5 Things I Wish I Had Known before Writing My First Novel
I am now on my fourth novel and recently was asked about my first. Ah, my first novel. Writing that was an adventure. Why? Let’s dig right in, shall we? Here are the things I
I am now on my fourth novel and recently was asked about my first. Ah, my first novel. Writing that was an adventure. Why? Let’s dig right in, shall we? Here are the things I
Whether you are a plotter (someone who preps their story ahead of time), a pantser (someone who writes as they create), or a plantser (a mix of the two!), there comes a time when the
What is a writing management plan? I hear you ask. Well, it’s a way to ensure you have set yourself up in the best possible way, creating an environment that lends itself to writing. A
Worldbuilding is such an important part of communicating a story to a reader, and writing setting is an essential element. If a reader doesn’t see a world clearly, they won’t understand where the characters are
So you want to get more done, write a novel, a bestselling book, a work of non-fiction, a book of short stories, a poem. It can feel overwhelming to sit down and just *begin* and
Are you looking for a way to grow as a writer but struggling to work out how to do it? Don’t worry; I’ve got you. Growing as a writer means expanding your knowledge of the
Sometimes we have a story in our mind, but we don’t know where to begin. It can be hard to figure out what the first step is, which can mean that the story doesn’t progress.
What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a type of meditation that can be practised at any time. It might be that you have heard people talk about eating ‘mindfully’, meaning that they focus on and are
What is writing overwhelm? It is that sometimes familiar feeling of being overwhelmed by the vastness of the job at hand – writing. As we all know, writing is not an easy task all the
Ready to hire a Writing Coach but don’t know what to ask on a Discovery Call? Don’t worry; I’ve got you. Writing coaches (also called book coaches) are your personal trainer for writing, there to
“I haven’t published a story, so I can’t call myself a writer.” Many self-limiting beliefs can hold us back in the writing world, and that’s just an example of one of them. I often compare
Research is a significant part of being a writer. Whether you are writing historical fiction, fantasy, romance – there will always be an element of research that needs to be done. So, aside from using
Have you ever been online and seen a writing post that you don’t understand? I have been there. Despite having studied Creative Writing at university, I was slightly baffled by the writing acronyms and terminology
Are you writing a novel with subplots? A subplot is a story or narrative that runs alongside the main plot of a book. For example, let’s take the classic Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. The
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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
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
Happy 2024, writers! What are your writing goals for this year? Mine are to revise The Tithes of Spring, complete my latest (and hopefully last) edit of The Dedworth Shame,
Hey writer, I see you. You have a dream, and it’s to write a novel. Well, everyone has a story inside them, people tell you. That’s true, of course. What
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