The end of another year…
In June I began this blog with a post on the writing process. I was always a bit apprehensive about starting a blog. What have I got of worth to give to the world? I managed to shake that niggling thought.
Year: 2017
“Tell me, and I’ll forget.” A Guide To Show v Tell
In his book, On Writing, Sol Stein provides a very helpful guide on something writers so often hear about: showing the story instead of telling it. Do you remember asking someone, a family member perhaps, to tell you a story? It’s almost as if we’ve been conditioned to tell rather than show.
We did it!
Yesterday, after months of promising, I finally got to treat the residents of Ranelagh House to a rare day out to the cinema to watch ‘White Christmas’.
How To Make Websites – The Writer’s Shop Window
If a reader wants to learn more about you and your writing the first thing they’re going to look for is your website. Like looking through a shop window, if they see something which intrigues them, they may step inside and buy something.
In not having a website you’re missing out on precious opportunities to connect with potential followers.
This article first looks at how to make a site, what it ought to feature, before finishing with a discussion about blogging
Real Writing Stories #5 – My Writing Day – Lucy Summers
Today I’m delighted to introduce fantasy writer Lucy Summers. I met Lucy in an online writing community a few months ago. She’s always the one sharing helpful and encouraging things. Lucy’s just finished her first novel and is about to embark upon the quest of getting it published. Enough of me, here’s Lucy:
Real Writing Stories #4 – My Writing Day – Marya Miller
I’m delighted to share the writing day of Marya Miller, a wonderful person who I met through social media. Marya is an excellent storyteller with some fantastic ideas. Not long ago I read her collection of short fiction, Tales of Mist and Magic, and fell in love with the characters, Granny Maberly in particular.
The NaNoWriMo Review
NaNoWriMo has come to an end for another year. This was my first time, and after speaking about taking part before the event I thought I ought to share my experience.
The Siege
Welcome to my guide on how to write a siege. In previous posts we’ve looked at fortifications of the Middle Ages—castles, keeps, towers, gates, and
A Fantasy Writer’s Guide to Castles and Keeps: Part II
The medieval setting has become almost synonymous with the fantasy genre (to the dismay of some), and there are no greater features on a medieval
Real Writing Stories #3: My Writing Day – Caroline Barden
Real Writing Stories returns with a fresh instalment. Continuing with the series My Writing Day, I’m delighted to introduce friend and fellow writer, Caroline Barden.