by Ali | Dec 14, 2023 | Creativity
Aliventures Winter Break 2023 – Six Posts to Enjoy I’m taking some time off over the Christmas period – and you might well be doing likewise! Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, and whatever plans you have this season, I hope you have a wonderful end to the year....
by Ali | Dec 7, 2023 | Editing
How Much Should You Revise Your Work Before Sending it to a Beta Reader? Are you thinking about sending your story or novel to a beta reader? It can feel really daunting to share your work with someone else to get their thoughts – but direct, specific feedback on your...
by Ali | Nov 30, 2023 | Creativity
How to Set the Stage Now for Writing Success in 2024: Five Things to Do During December Maybe you’re finishing 2023 on a high note. You’ve completed the draft of a novel! You’ve published your first book! You’ve won a short story competition! You’ve had your best...
by Ali | Nov 23, 2023 | Creativity
Developing Your Creative Process as a Writer (Instead of Working Against Yourself) While the writing process naturally falls into different broad stages, each of us will have a slightly different personal process for moving through and between those stages. If you try...
by Ali | Nov 16, 2023 | Fiction
What is Pacing in Fiction? (And Is Your Pace Too Fast, Too Slow, or Just Right?) Your friend recommends a thriller to you and tells you it’s “a fantastic page-turner”. Another friend tells you about a sweet romance novel that’s a “gentle, slow burn”. Both your friends...
