Placing Your Reader Into Your Story

Aug 11, 2024 | Blog, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

One of the best things about reading a novel—at least in my opinion—is escaping from my world, my life. When I read I want to stop being me sitting in my home and become someone else somewhere else doing exciting things, having fascinating experiences, falling in...

Five Tips to Adding Depth with Setting

Aug 4, 2024 | Blog, Method, Writing, Writing Craft

“It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents – except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which swept up the streets (for it is in London that our scene lies), rattling along the housetops, and fiercely agitating the...

Keeping in Touch

Jul 21, 2024 | Blog, Business of Writing, Writing

How do you communicate with your readers? (And please don’t say ‘with my books’.) To keep readers engaged between books, as well as letting them know when to expect your next one, it’s important to have a reliable method of communication. There...

Getting Motivated

Jul 7, 2024 | Blog, Life, Writing

What motivates you to get your work done? Is it the money you’ll earn? The recognition? Some internal satisfaction? It could also be your need for control or simple stubbornness. Motivation can sometimes be reduced down to what’s called the “intention-behavior gap”....

Time for your vacation

Jun 30, 2024 | Blog, Life

I don’t know about you, but my boss is The Worst. She doesn’t give me any days unless I apply well in advance. I only get a sick day if I, literally, cannot get out of bed. I have to work late many evenings and am expected to show up to work by 8am at the latest. Why...