Midsummer extroversion
Midsummer is here. The sun’s cycle has reached its peak. We arrive at the moment where the days are long […]
Writing
Wintering
I have neglected my blog of late. In my defence, I have been writing. Well… editing. And painting. Although most
The Pros and Cons of Pantsing and Plotting
What are the differences between a plotter and a pantser? What are the benefits and drawbacks? Is one better than
The poetry of Helen ‘Edie’ Toull
Helen Edith Toull is my great-grandmother and the family poet. She lived from 1888 to 1978, and rather than allow
Write a better scene in 5,4,3,2,1
Incorporating the five senses into your writing A year ago, someone shared with me a grounding technique. We all have
A February Birthday
February can feel like a funny month. Its shorter, changeable length gives the impression whoever was making up the months
Building a world where anything is possible
World-building appeals to me because anything is possible. Well… let me rephrase that. Anything is possible, so long as you
Ten ways to make your fictional characters memorable
Those who subscribe to my newsletter will have received one tool I use to create a memorable character. But how
Why I am doing NaNoWriMo
Earlier in the year I blogged about the reasons why I wasn’t partaking in CampNaNo and why it doesn’t work