Why Write Fantasy?
We all think in stereotypes sometimes. It’s evolutionary reflex; shorthand sketches for larger, more complex ideas, that enable us to navigate our world quickly on
Category: writing
Opening Chapters Are A Bitch
I’m struggling with my opening chapter(s). The Prologue, I’m happy with. Yeah, I know they’re unfashionable, but it feels tight, keeps to less than
The Elusive Unicorn of Progress
Just when I thought I was getting closer to the finish line… Below is a screenshot of Book 1 in its current state. The dark
When One (Book) Becomes Two
So I’ve spent the last couple of years beta-ing and re-writing courtesy of a whole raft of lovely generous people. And, my god, is the
Finding The Right Critique Partners or Betas
Trying to find a critique partner can sometimes feel like trying to track down a unicorn. Where are these magical creatures hiding? But if you
Uncooperative Characters and Writers’ Block
I’m stuck on the last quarter of my MS because my two MCs have stopped talking to each other. I know why they’ve stopped
Adventures in CPing
I’ll admit, I had wanted my other half to be the first person to critique this work. I should also clarify that by saying
So, publishing…
I was on a Skype call recently, discussing my tentative move towards pursuing publication, and the person on the other end of the call asked