November 30, 2017 The Siege If you’d like more writing tips like this, why not join my writing community? Everyone receives a free ebook on the craft of writing,… Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
November 27, 2017 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… Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
November 23, 2017 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… Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
November 21, 2017 A Fantasy Writer’s Guide to Castles and Keeps: Part One We’ve lost more than we know, but what we have retained has inspired some, if not all, of the greatest fantasy stories in one way or another. Taking the time to do a bit of research on what you’re writing about will empower your storytelling and, hopefully, enthral your readers. Today we’re besieging the fortifications which dominated the Middle Ages, and of course which feature in our beloved fantasy genre. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
November 11, 2017 Real Writing Stories #2: My Writing Day – Forest Wells Real Writing Stories returns for its second installment. This week, with the help of writer Forest Wells, I’m launching a new weekly feature called My Writing Day. Readers of The Guardian newspaper may have seen this before. A writer shares their average writing day—the process, the distractions, the strife, the achievements. The Guardian however looks at the writing days of more well-known writers only. They’re very insightful and inspirational pieces, but I think the stories of other writers at different stages in their journeys can be more interesting and relatable. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
November 8, 2017 Time Management (infographic) Not so long ago I looked at the bastard that is procrastination. After reading it, an excellent writer and blogger by the name of Jack Milgram got in touch. Jack has very kindly put together an infographic to help with time management. I’m sure we all feel we could use a few extra hours in the day. Well, Jack’s infographic may just be what you need. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
November 8, 2017 Plotting: Architectural Suspense We’ve all read that novel where at some point you put it down and forget it ever existed until you trip over it one day and then in a state of annoyance donate it to the charity shop. It failed to grip you, to compel you to go on. Often the culprit is a lack of suspense—the glue that binds the reader’s hands to the covers. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
November 7, 2017 Creative writing lectures If you’d like more writing tips you can get my eBook, This Craft We Call Writing: Volume One, for free by completing the form… Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
November 3, 2017 Real Writing Stories: Part One The stories of fellow writers really inspire me to keep bashing away at the keyboard. Learning about other people’s journeys, the difficulties they’ve encountered and overcome, their unwaivering passion for writing, can help me get through days when I feel like giving up. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
November 1, 2017 The Pigeon Catchers November is upon us and the cold of winter is beginning to bite. Reading is perhaps one of the best pass times when it’s too chilly to venture outside. So to keep you occupied, I’m delighted to be able to bring you a new story of mine, The Pigeon Catchers, which has today been published by Far Horizons in their quarterly ezine. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...
