Writing is so much more than just the act of producing a novel for the purpose of publishing it. I’ve been thinking about this fact a lot lately, what with my debut self published novel due to be released in about a week now (that’s terrifying to actually read back to myself), and I thinkContinue reading “Five Tips For First Time Writers”
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Writing Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is my favourite genre, to read, to watch and to write. And, as someone who has always struggled to pin down her genre, I am happy to say that I have finally found it; my debut novel, The Demon’s Dollhouse, a psychological romance set in the 1930s, is being released this July, andContinue reading “Writing Historical Fiction”
My Take on Common Narrative Tropes
Throughout the history of literature, there have always been certain narrative patterns, dynamics and sub-plots which have been popular, and have been recycled and reused over the years. There is often a highly negative connotation to the word ‘trope’, but lately there has been quite a lot of defence of the term, with many peopleContinue reading “My Take on Common Narrative Tropes”
Writing Female Characters
In this day and age, this may seem like a ridiculous blog topic, because it is in fact such a simple one. The thing is, writers have been tricked into believing that writing complex, three dimensional woman is a challenge that needs to be navigated with the utmost precision. Nowadays, there’s a massive rulebook whenContinue reading “Writing Female Characters”
Defining Your Genre
Pinning down the exact genre of your work is a lot more challenging a task that it initially sounds, especially if the story you have created is something that feels very new, or straddles multiple genres. From my perspective, this is a reassuring sign of the originality of your manuscript, but on the alternate hand,Continue reading “Defining Your Genre”
Staying Motivated as a Writer
Absolutely no writer in the world will tell you that writing is easy. And if anyone says so they are either lying or are just highly arrogant. Equally, no writer in the world will tell you that they are burning to tap away at the keyboard constantly, or that the stories just fly out perfectlyContinue reading “Staying Motivated as a Writer”
Revisiting my Old Writing
What with my first novel being published this summer, and all the excitement and anxiety surrounding it, I have been a feeling a bit nostalgic of late. So I deemed it appropriate to take a trip back in time, and analyse a chapter from the first manuscript I ever completed. Reading one’s old writing isContinue reading “Revisiting my Old Writing”
Why I Decided to Self Publish
So, I’m actually doing it. If you read my last post in the ‘My Writing Journey’ theme, or you’ve seen my social media, you’ll know that my debut novel, The Demon’s Dollhouse, is coming out through Amazon this July. And I have never been more excited and terrified about anything in my life, and IContinue reading “Why I Decided to Self Publish”
8 Juicy Themes to Discuss in Your Next Book
Themes are one of those beautiful parts of writing that often evolve with the story. Either your characters will reveal unexpected facets of themselves that open up a new dimension to your book, or you’ll suddenly notice a factor that connects every conflict in your story together. It’s a very satisfying moment indeed, but sometimes,Continue reading “8 Juicy Themes to Discuss in Your Next Book”
My Writing Process
Ah yes, actually physically writing, the agony of most writers. Completing a manuscript takes a lot of planning, dedication and hard work, but it’s an enormously gratifying process watching your idea form into the bones of an actual book. We all have different approaches and methods when it comes to writing, in much the sameContinue reading “My Writing Process”
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