Want to write a book and don’t know where to start? Well, you’re in the wrong place! No, but seriously, in this six-part series, I’m going to share some advice I’ve gleaned over my years as a writer. But, I’m… Continue Reading →
It’s probably the most common saying about writing there is; “good writing is re-writing”. I’ve been writing and editing online content for 14 years, as well as writing my books. Writing your story is only part of the battle. Your… Continue Reading →
All writing problems have an answer. Not necessarily an easy answer that involves lamps and Genies but an answer nevertheless. We’ve all been there and done that when it comes to writing. So if you’re struggling to write, here are four… Continue Reading →
If you mention Chawton to any Jane Austen fan, they will immediately think of her home, an unassuming cottage in the village. But in this post we visit Chawton House, the home of Jane’s brother Edward. Sited just down the… Continue Reading →
Hello, followers (and people just browsing). Since around mid-2019, I’ve aimed to post a new blog once a week, and for the most part, I’ve succeeded. Sticking to this posting schedule has borne some fruit. In fact if you’re on… Continue Reading →
One more addition to my “3 Things” series (there’s a whole bunch, go check them out). Now we’re onto realism. 1) How to make things feel authentic Realism needs to feel authentic. However, that authentic feeling often applied to other… Continue Reading →
If you’re of a certain age or any kind of film fan, then you’ll doubtless recognise the photos in this post. Known as Sycamore Gap – or Robin Hood Gap – this part of Hadrian’s Wall is famous for featuring… Continue Reading →
There’s no fool-proof formula to being a successful writer (no matter what anyone says) – and of course, “success” differs for everyone anyway. I often post advice and tips about writing on this blog, but these are never must-dos –… Continue Reading →
If you’re a fan of anything in the fantasy genre, you’re probably aware of “The Witcher”. The series started as books, then became video games, and now it’s a popular TV series on Netflix. I became familiar with “The Witcher”… Continue Reading →
When you start writing, you probably come to it with a lot of preconceived ideas about what writing life will be like. And then you start writing for real and realise you may have been wrong about a few things…. Continue Reading →
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