by Ali | Sep 24, 2026 | Fiction
Understanding Personal vs External Stakes (and Using Them in Your Story) Have you ever started a book that had a terrible, world-shattering event looming on the horizon … and yet you just didn’t care? If so, it’s probably because the stakes didn’t feel personal. They...
by Ali | Sep 17, 2026 | Fiction
There’s Plenty of Time to Turn Your 2026 Around (Writers’ Cafe Invite) We’re coming up to the final three months of 2026. How’s this year been for your writing? I hope it’s been a great year, where you can look back and be really happy with your...
by Ali | Sep 11, 2026 | Fiction
Why Repetition is Powerful in Writing (and How Authors Can Get it Right) This post was first published in June 2017 and last updated in September 2026. Is it ever okay to repeat the same word or phrase in your writing? Absolutely! Unintentional repetition is something...
by Ali | Sep 3, 2026 | Fiction
Nine Things that Are Totally Normal (and Expected!) When You’re Writing a Novel If you’re writing a novel, you might have moments – or even months – where you’re tempted to give up. Perhaps something about the process makes you feel like you’re doing it all wrong, or...
by Ali | Jul 18, 2026 | Fiction
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”...
