Aliventures Summer Break 2026 – 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 on and off over the summer. To get that, plus my free “Make Time to Write” worksheet, just pop your name & email in here:
While I’m taking a break, here are eight posts from the first half of 2026 that you might want to catch up on – or re-read:
Idea to Novel: How Can You Start Developing a Strong Novel Idea?
What is Worldbuilding … and How Detailed Do You Need to Be?
Write Fast and Rewrite a Lot … or Take Your Time Drafting and Edit Lightly?
When Your Novel is Taking Way Longer Than You Expected
Character Flaws: Why They’re So Important to Your Story
What is a Scene vs a Chapter – and How Should You Structure Each?
Developmental Editing, Copy Editing and Proofreading: What’s the Difference?
What is a Plot Hole – and How Can You Fix it, Fast? (Six Examples & Solutions)
If you want more posts, check out the Aliventures archive.
About
I’m Ali Luke, and I live in Leeds in the UK with my husband and two children.
Aliventures is where I help you master the art, craft and business of writing.
Start Here
If you're new, welcome! These posts are good ones to start with:
Can You Call Yourself a “Writer” if You’re Not Currently Writing?
The Three Stages of Editing (and Nine Handy Do-it-Yourself Tips)
My Novels
My contemporary fantasy trilogy is available from Amazon. The books follow on from one another, so read Lycopolis first.
You can buy them all from Amazon, or read them FREE in Kindle Unlimited.
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