The critics loved it, but …
It’s not uncommon for a book to receive critical acclaim but fail to find a wide audience.
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Tips
Characters: How do you create believable ones?
Even when a character is pretending to be someone they aren’t, it’s still important to stay consistent to their personality and values.
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What the hell is ‘show not tell’?
One of the most quoted rules for writers is ‘show not tell’ – and I’ve yet to meet anyone who can say they stick to it without exception
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A multiple choice quiz about how to write a novel
A quiz on writing a novel written by a ROBOT!
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How to find time to write when you have a full-time job
Finding time to write can be a challenge when you have a full-time job.
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NaNoWriMo – a few tips to get you started with a novel
The key to a successful work is how well the author can integrate multiple pieces of work and develop a plot that flows from the first page to the last.
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Writing: How much research is too much?
Research is a thorny topic. How much is too much, and how much is just ‘for your information’ to be cast aside as you write?
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How do you capture ideas for a story?
Someone asked me how I capture ideas for writing a book.
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How to switch out of writing mode
What’s your favourite writer-switching-off activity? At the end of your writing day/hour, what do you do to switch out of writing mode?
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Writing tips – How to plot using beat sheets
You’ve possibly heard of beat sheets – and if not, let me introduce you to the only tool able to contain my disorganised writer brain. Beat sheets are easy to understand. Each ‘beat’ represents one block of the story.
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