The critics loved it, but …
It’s not uncommon for a book to receive critical acclaim but fail to find a wide audience.
Talking to robots about publishing
I asked a robot to explain publishing … in simple terms. And these are the many responses I got back.
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.
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
Romantic comedy: Tips from one novelist to another
What’s hard and what’s easy about writing romantic comedy?