
How to Create a Realistic Character
A realistic character can make all the difference to a reader. It can keep them engaged, draw them into a story, and even make them fall in love. Think of it, even when Mr Darcy
A realistic character can make all the difference to a reader. It can keep them engaged, draw them into a story, and even make them fall in love. Think of it, even when Mr Darcy
Yes, editors do hire editors, and that includes me. I have learned a lot from working with an editor. When it comes to your own work, you are often so involved that you often need
Nothing is better than reading a book you can’t put down. The pages are filled with intrigue and tension, and you absolutely have to find out what happens next. Creating tension in your writing is important because
Your work in progress is waiting for completion, but you want to move on. When should you give in to this feeling? Oh, it’s a difficult question. Many writers, myself included, have a long list
Should you hire a Writing Coach or a Developmental editor? What is each for, and how do you know how to move forward? I have noticed that this question is bringing people to my website organically,
Are you looking to level up? Me too! I’m always looking for a new way to improve my writing, process, research, and more. If you are ready to raise your game, read on for the
‘Writing dialogue is not always easy,’ she said, shifting in her seat. ‘Okay, will you tell me more?’ I stared at the quotation marks she had used, curious. ‘Oh, these? I’m British. Yep, if I
Whether you are a plotter, a pantser or a plantser, it can be confusing knowing which story outline might work best for you. After all, there seem to be plenty of books out there suggesting different
The rumours are true; I can give you five tips and tricks for finishing your novel. But, before I do, I want you to highlight the most important one…taking steps toward putting these into action.
‘Write what you know’ is one of those common phrases that gets thrown around Creative Writing classrooms, sometimes without too much explanation on what it actually means. As a Creative Writing tutor and coach, I’ve
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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
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
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
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,
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