An Mor
Happy Beltane! The 1st May pairs with Beltane, and – for me – the annual rewatch of the classic film, […]
writing process
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
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
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
What do I listen to while I’m writing?
If you’ve ever wondered, read on. If you haven’t, but like ambient, electro and soundscapes, then keep reading. Cookies (not
My Writing Practice
I’m looking at a nearby wind turbine. Despite the breeze, it refuses to spin. It proves to be an excellent
Writing the dead into fiction
On the 24th of September 1974, premature twins Guy and Sarah were born. By the 30th of September, both were