Writers’ groups
Are there any advantages to belonging in a writers’ group? In my opinion, there are pros and cons, and the reason for this is down to the effectiveness of the group. So what does a good writers’ group look like? Here are some of my thoughts and observations:
Writing supporting characters
Can supporting characters sometimes be more fun to write? Ever written a supporting character you end up falling in love with? You know, the one with a quirky personality or abrasive manner or even an annoying trait such as always being late/rude/unreliable. My theory is that for some reason we feel a certain freedom […]
HarperCollins is selling their authors’ work to AI tech
This is bleak reading. Never has good editing and proofreading been more important as writers flock to self-publishing as an alternative to traditional.
Colouring-in
Colouring-in. How do you write a scene? Frantic tapping of the keys as the idea pours out of you? Or a slow steady approach, getting everything right as you go? Perhaps it’s something else entirely. My approach is of the colouring-in style. Some might refer to this as layering, and others may just say they […]
Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton
Trent has pulled it off again. This story enfolds you in an embrace you don’t want to wriggle out of.
Control My Night – book review
CONTROL MY NIGHT An urban fantasy romance by SARAH L. RICHHELM If you haven’t read this outstanding book from debut novelist Sarah L Richhelm, then do yourself a favour and grab a copy now. From start to finish this book is a ride you don’t want to get off. Set primarily in modern day […]
Plotter or Pantser?
After asking someone what genre they are writing in, the next very common question writers have for each other is about whether they are a plotter or a pantser.
Autofiction or Semi-autobiographical?
What is the difference? Autofiction is a term gaining traction but seemingly with no firm definition. It doesn’t appear as a genre in Amazon for example.
The Dreaded Exposition
So you’ve decided to take up writing. Yay! Welcome to the club! But oh dear, you’re used to taking a factual approach such as with research, report writing, journalism or non-fiction. And when you rest your hands on the keyboard, you’re not sure where to start.
A little about me …
Hi there and welcome I’d like to share a little about myself and how I’ve ended up here. Reading for a living! I was born in Oxfordshire in the UK to a mum who was a writer, and a dad in the civil service. My whole life was about reading and writing until I embarked […]