22 Tips for Writing Fiction (Whatever Stage You’re At)
22 Tips for Writing Fiction (Whatever Stage You’re At) This post was first published in October 2021 and updated/extended in May 2024. Whether you’re new to writing fiction or you’ve already written a bunch of stories, it often feels like there’s a lot to learn....
Five Different Ways I Use Timers to Stay Focused When I’m Writing
Five Different Ways I Use Timers to Stay Focused When I’m Writing One of my absolutely favourite ways to focus when I’m writing is to use a timer. I set one just before I started drafting this post (for just 10 minutes) to help me get into it. Actually, I set...
Imagining the Perfect Writing Space … and Announcing Writers’ Cafe
Imagining the Perfect Writing Space … and Announcing Writers’ Cafe What does your perfect writing space look like? In my mind’s eye, I picture a welcoming cafe, where there are lots of little nooks to sit and write or think undisturbed. Along with those, there are a...