Writing Progress in Q1, 2026: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Why
Writing Progress in Q1, 2026: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Why At the start of January, I set out my writing goals for 2026. I try to review all my goals every three months, so here’s what’s been happening in the first quarter of 2026. Q1 Progress on Big Fiction...
How to Write Stronger Scenes: Add More Depth and Detail
How to Write Stronger Scenes: Add More Depth and Detail This post was first published in March 2021 and last updated in April 2026. All stories are made up of a series of scenes. Essentially, scenes are the building blocks of your story. But it can be tough to get...
What’s a Plot Hole – and How Can You Fix it, Fast? (Six Examples & Solutions)
What’s a Plot Hole – and How Can You Fix it, Fast? (Six Examples & Solutions) Ever been reading a story (or watching a TV show) and realised that something just didn’t add up? Perhaps it was a character who travelled improbably fast (and with no access to money)....