by Ali | Sep 4, 2025 | Fiction
How Long is a Novel … and How Long Should YOUR Novel Be? This post was first published in September 2016 and last updated in September 2025. How long is a novel? And perhaps more importantly, how long should your novel be? You might think this doesn’t really...
by Ali | Jul 18, 2025 | Fiction
Aliventures Summer Break 2025 – Eight Posts to Catch Up On Summer’s here in the UK and I’ll be taking some time off from blogging. I’ll still be sending the Aliventures newsletter weekly (though it may not always be on a Monday over the summer). To get that, just pop...
by Ali | Jul 10, 2025 | Fiction
What is Subtext in Fiction – and How Can You Use it in Your Writing? Subtext is what’s unspoken or implied. It’s what lies beneath the surface-level meaning of what someone says or does. We’re all familiar with subtext in everyday life. Let’s say a family member asks,...
by Ali | Jul 3, 2025 | Motivation
Annual Writing Goal Progress in Q2, 2025 (Ditched Daily Writing Goal … and Wrote More!) We’re halfway through 2025 – how’s your writing been going so far this year? If you’re hitting your goals, fantastic! Take a moment this week to celebrate. 😃 If it’s...
by Ali | Jun 26, 2025 | Fiction
Writing Dialogue: Eight Straightforward Tips (Plus Examples) This post was first published in March 2012 and last updated in June 2025. Unless you’re creating flash fiction or something decidedly experimental, writing dialogue is essential. Great dialogue can immerse...
