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Choosing point of view: which one is best for your story?
Another month, and another authors’ Round Robin. This month our question is… What are the advantages and disadvantages of first person, third person and the omniscient point of view? It wasn’t until...
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The Legend of John Macnab: how an autistic author created a compelling new...
In this last weekend of #indieapril, the month where we celebrate indie authors, I’d like to champion an author published by an independent publisher whose work I feel deserves a much wider audience....
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How using the senses in your writing can bring your characters to life
Another month, and another authors’ Round Robin. This month our topic is set by author Skye Taylor… Using the senses in writing: how important is it to draw the reader in to experience what your...
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Writer inspiration and tips on using AI to generate ideas
It’s another month, and another authors’ Round Robin. And this month the topic is… Where do your ideas come from? This question reminds me of a wonderful quote I read by playwright Dennis Potter:...
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Tips for managing stress and anxiety as a writer
Another month and time for another authors’ Round Robin… This month, our topic is How do you manage stress as a writer? This is a great question. Scientific research has proven that reading novels...
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The art of seamless backstory: avoiding the dreaded info dump in your writing
Another month, and another authors’ Round Robin. This month the topic has been set by author Skye Taylor… How do you avoid the ‘info dump’ and drop in backstory in a seamless way? As a writer I’d love...
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Choosing between indie and trad publishing: a personal perspective
Another month, and another authors’ Round Robin. This month the topic has been set by author Skye Taylor: Indie publishing or trad? Sounds a simple question, but there’s no straightforward answer....
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Second chances and later in life romance: a new novel from author Marsha R. West
I first met Texan author Marsha West around ten years ago (ten years, already!) when we were with the same publisher, and we’ve been friends ever since. It’s a great pleasure to welcome Marsha to...
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Writing what you don’t know: how to choose the right career for your characters
Another month, and another authors’ Round Robin! This month author Skye Taylor has set us a thought-provoking topic… How do you choose the right career for your characters? When I first started...
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The Christmas Rivals, or ‘Merry Christmas, Brontesaurus!’: a heartwarming...
It’s the last Round Robin of the year! And for December, each of the Round Robin authors is offering a free piece of writing. So here’s my free short story, called The Christmas Rivals, or ‘Merry...
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Using AI as a writer: a brilliant tool, or the end of copyright and creativity?
Another month, and another authors’ Round Robin. This month the topic has been set by author Skye Taylor How does AI impact on your writing? And how do you see it infringing on creativity and...
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The powerful messages of romance novels
Another month, and another authors’ Round Robin. For the month of Valentine’s, our topic has been set by author Skye Taylor What do you love about the romance genre? Romance is the bestselling genre...
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Making Real Settings Feel Real to Your Readers: 7 Tips for Writers
Another month, and another authors’ Round Robin. This month the topic has been set by author Skye Taylor How do you make real settings, either present-day or historical, feel authentic for readers?...
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World-building tips for writers: creating compelling fictional settings
Another month, and another authors’ Round Robin. This month the topic has been set by author Skye Taylor… How do you get your readers to believe in your fictional world? Creating a new world can be...
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A Literary Tour of Yorkshire, starting with Saltburn-by-the-Sea
This summer I’m planning a series of posts on books set in Yorkshire, in a sort of literary tour of the county. It’s coming up to the time for going on holiday, and the county of Yorkshire is one of...
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