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...
by Ali | Nov 9, 2023 | Creativity
Morning vs Night Writing Sessions: Which is Right for You … and How Can You Tell? Previously, I’ve covered finding the best time of day to write … but for many writers, the choice comes down to two prime slots: first thing in the morning or last thing at night. Unless...
by Ali | Oct 12, 2023 | Fiction
External Conflict: Six Types of External Conflict (With Examples) A couple of weeks ago, we looked at internal conflict in detail: when a character is facing a struggle that’s taking place within their own mind. Today, we’re going to look at some examples of different...
