Ah, the secondary character (or deuteragonist). Sometimes I feel for them, pushed aside for the protagonist, but the main character of their own lives. Hang on…they are the main characters of their own lives, aren’t
Have you ever baked a cake, removed it from the oven, and found that the middle is undercooked, even if the outside is brown? I won’t lie to you, this happens pretty much every time
When it comes to writing and editing chapters, we need to be in two different mind frames. Writing chapters is the art of creation, where we get the story out and take our character from
My developmental editing package ‘The End’ is a live package for those who have finished the first draft of their novel. But why choose a live developmental edit over a report? To limit overwhelm. It
So, you’re writing a novel! It’s a bit like baking a cake, in a roundabout, not very much but I’m going to run with the metaphor for this post, way. You need to make sure you
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
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
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
Are You Comfortable with Your Status? Oh, sorry, not you. Your character. Let’s chat about it. Your character’s comfort in their status can say a lot about them. It can be a window into their mindset,
I’m a writer, writing coach, and editor.
Welcome to my writing blog. The posts on here are designed to help you be your best creative self.
With a PhD, MA, and BA in Creative Writing, and as a Certified Professional Coach, I’m well poised to help you with whatever issue you are experiencing.
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Ah, the secondary character (or deuteragonist). Sometimes I feel for them, pushed aside for the protagonist, but the main character of their own lives. Hang on…they are the main characters of their own lives, aren’t
Have you ever baked a cake, removed it from the oven, and found that the middle is undercooked, even if the outside is brown? I won’t lie to you, this happens pretty much every time
When it comes to writing and editing chapters, we need to be in two different mind frames. Writing chapters is the art of creation, where we get the story out and take our character from
My developmental editing package ‘The End’ is a live package for those who have finished the first draft of their novel. But why choose a live developmental edit over a report? To limit overwhelm. It
So, you’re writing a novel! It’s a bit like baking a cake, in a roundabout, not very much but I’m going to run with the metaphor for this post, way. You need to make sure you
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
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
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
Are You Comfortable with Your Status? Oh, sorry, not you. Your character. Let’s chat about it. Your character’s comfort in their status can say a lot about them. It can be a window into their mindset,
I’m a writer, writing coach, and editor.
Welcome to my writing blog. The posts on here are designed to help you be your best creative self.
With a PhD, MA, and BA in Creative Writing, and as a Certified Professional Coach, I’m well poised to help you with whatever issue you are experiencing.
Want to receive weekly writing prompts, and writing freebies created just for you? Sign up here
