I want to write books that entertain people but also make them think about deeper issues, and I want people to feel some resonance with the characters and the world of the book. But touching the …
Resilience: How To Deal With Criticism And Rejection With Mark McGuinness
Criticism and rejection are part of life, but perhaps particularly part of a writer's life. In the video below, I chat with Mark McGuinness about how the importance of the right types of criticism, …
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Writing Metaphor, Memorable Characters And Horror With Chuck Wendig
I believe it's important for us as writers to find successful authors to model, for inspiration on the journey but also to learn from. Chuck Wendig is one of the authors I respect and aspire to …
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5 Ways To Get Your First Draft Material Out Of Your Head And Onto The Page
It's National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and I'm working on a new book in a new series which is all very exciting! This month, thousands of people will write 50,000 words, but these will not …
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Writing A Novel: “You Mean, I Need to Edit?”
I've just finished the second major edit of my novel Exodus, #3 in the ARKANE series. I'm now going through again, editing it on the Kindle before releasing it to beta readers. It's true that …
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Think Like A Writer Every Day, Even If You Can’t Write Every Day
I totally agree with this post, because even on days when I am not specifically writing word count, I am still scanning the world for writing fodder. In London, everything seems to inspire me! Today, …
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