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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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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Romantic comedy: Tips from one novelist to another
What’s hard and what’s easy about writing romantic comedy?
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Book promotion: One month on
If you wanted someone to read your words, the job is nowhere near done when you type ‘The End’. It’s only just started.
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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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