Classic story structure explainedOn Saturday 20th June 2020 I'll be teaching a webinar on classic Narrative Story Structure.
Creating a worthy opponentWe’ve all seen them in books and movies: the stereotypic ‘bad guys’. But how do we make these antagonists worthy opponents for our hero/hero
K.I.S.S. - Keep it simple, stupid"I take great pains with my work, pruning and revising with a tireless hand... I cut [the words] with infinite care, and burnish them u
Tips for working from homeWorking from home takes some adjustment if you're used to working in a busy office. Here are some tips to help you stay sane and make th
Writing Tips 3/3In this final post in my series of writing tips, I bring you four new tips. These look at the 'big picture' of your overall book.
Writing Tips 2/3In today’s post, the second of three, I’m sharing four basic writing tips for authors polishing their manuscripts, and especially for...
Manuscript AppraisalsManuscript appraisals: what they are, what you should expect from an appraisal, and tips on how to find the right editor to appraise your wo
The process of working with an editorWhat does an editor do, when do you need to hire a freelance editor, and the editing process at traditional publishers.
How to find critique partners?Today's post will give you a few ideas on how to get started on the search for the perfect critique partner and critique group.