It's always fantastic to speak to authors who have been writing professionally for a long time, as the perspective they bring comes with the weight of a lot more experience of the publishing industry. …
The Ugly Truth About Writer’s Block (And Its Cure)
Writing is hard work. The myth of the words flowing from the fingers of the anointed creative is just that, a myth. I don't personally 'believe' in writer's block. I think you just need to put …
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I’m Not Making This Up: Ten Lessons In Non-Fiction Writing
One of the fantastic things about being an author these days is the community aspect, and the lessons that authors are sharing openly will help you avoid the mistakes we made. In today's article, …
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Stories That Kill. 7 Tips for Writing Crime
Writing crime is definitely a different kind of beast, as I found out when writing "Desecration" last year. Murder mystery takes intricate plotting, you need to set up multiple characters who …
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Writing Fiction: Dialogue Tag Basics
When I switched from writing non-fiction to fiction, dialogue was the hardest thing to get my head around. You just don't write dialogue unless you're writing fiction of some kind, and it's still …
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Writing Fiction: Creating Friction With Clashing Personalities
Creating interesting characters is one critical aspect of fiction, but adding conflict is often one of the most common tools in the writer's box. Making sparks fly can transform your work. In …
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