From a Child’s Point of View
I found this little piece of paper when I was moving some old boxes. It was written by my brother …
Category Archives: Writing
Dear Postman… A Real Life Narrative
My friend sent me a parcel for Christmas and inside the envelope was this piece of narrative; Apart from …
Writing Tip – What Makes a Character?
If we think about what makes a person we get; ‘A person is built up of the people and situations …
Submissions and Rejections in Traditional Publishing
Every writer who’s ever been published will have accepted rejection somewhere along the line, whether it’s one rejection or more …
How to Give Constructive Criticism to Another Writer
As a writer, particularly if you’re just starting out, it’s imperative that you have someone else look at your work. …
Tactical Magic Casting for Magicians and Magical Beings
Any fantasy writer who uses magic in their world needs to consider how the magic works, and the different types …
Writing Tip – Tell People About Your Writing
I used to keep my writing very secret, it was a private passion I didn’t want to boast about. I …
Writing Tip – Keep a Diary
I’ve kept diaries on and off during my life and I wish there was more on than off. I have …
Writing Tip – Ideas
We had a family viewing of the film version of Going Postal (adapted from the Terry Pratchet book) It’s basically about …
Why I Write Fiction
I was asked, when writing a query, to say why I write and why that subject. In a bid to …