writing advice
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Everything is Writing | Part Two
A while back, I posted a blog titled Everything is Writing which broke down how most writes fall into one of two camps when it comes to what constitutes as writing. Some people think that the only thing that counts… Continue reading
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Review and Interview with Romance Author Suzy England
What happens when the secrets of your past suddenly become the plot of a best-selling novel? I don’t think many of us have considered this stomach-twisting possibility, but this is the premise of Suzy England’s debut book, ‘The Weekend’. Wealthy… Continue reading
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The Five BIG Lessons I Wish I’d Known Before Writing My Novel
(Click here to watch the video version of this week’s blog). As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, it took seven years to write and then publish Every Time He Dies. That’s a long time to stick with one project, and… Continue reading
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Knowing Your Why: The Story Behind Every Time He Dies
As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, it took me seven years to write Every Time He Dies. Seven years is a long time. Now, I wasn’t working on the novel that entire time, but still, it takes a certain level… Continue reading
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The two things you need to know about writing a novel
Writing a novel is a big deal. There are so many components that you need to consider and educate yourself on: writing craft, publishing, business. And there are so many habits that you need to develop: discipline, a writing routine,… Continue reading
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Why Keeping a Journal is Vital to your Creative Practice
I’ve written in the past about the value of keeping a creative journal: a place where you can reflect upon your current project while you are creating it, but this post is different. This post is about journaling in general… Continue reading
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Tiny Tales: Why Small Projects Are So Important
Writing a book is BIG. It’s a big investment of time, energy, money, and caffeine, but don’t let that put you off trying. We have a tendency to think that the bigger the book the better, but if you’re just… Continue reading
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How To Make Your Daily Walk Part of Your Creative Practice
In previous posts, I’ve written about how walking in a relaxed state with an open mind can lead to creative insight and new ideas. In fact, many authors consider their daily walking a part of their creative practice, as they… Continue reading
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How Do You Know When A Project Is Finished?
One could argue that creative projects are never really done. Like any skill, our creative processes and practices improve over time. You are a better writer today than you were yesterday, and you’re definitely a better writer now than you… Continue reading
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Interview with YA author Stacy Nottle
Like many authors, Stacy Nottle’s has a rich and varied work history having worked as a shearer’s cook, a waitress, a scientific research assistant, a high school science teacher; and as a careers counsellor in an all boys’ boarding school. Stacy’s… Continue reading
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