One of the best things about being an author is being able to connect with other creative people, and discover new voices that you love to read. I met Zoe Sharp at a crime festival early this year, …
Are Writers Born Or Made?
When we start writing, it can be daunting to read the amazing books by our author heroes and wonder how we can ever be that good. Surely, for them, the words just flowed perfectly from brain …
Write What You Know. Bringing Personal Experience Into Your Writing.
It's generally understood that many fiction writers have a semi-autobiographical protagonist in their first books. Certainly Dr Morgan Sierra, in my ARKANE series, is my own kick-ass alter-ego! …
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Mining Your Central Plot Nugget: A Lesson In Writing From John Grisham
Writing for any reason is fantastic but if you want to write a story that people actually want to buy and read, then you have to consider issues around story structure, plot, character and the other …
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Writing Fantasy: A Short Guide To The Genre
Fantasy is a huge niche and one with plenty of fanatical fans. It's a brilliant genre to write in and today, Ben Galley, fantasy author and self-publishing expert, discusses the main aspects. It’s …
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10 Productivity Tips for Writers
Constant creation involves more than just writing, and if your productivity sucks, you might need some help with the basics. Guest blogger Ben Ellis has some interesting practical tips for writers …
