How to Write When … You Feel Drained by the Demands of Daily Life
How to Write When … You Feel Drained by the Demands of Daily Life This post is part of my ongoing “How to Write When …” series. Many writers struggle with finding time to write. But it’s often not just about having the time …. it’s also about having the energy levels...
Seven Masterful Techniques to Build Tension in Your Fiction (With Examples)
Seven Masterful Techniques to Build Tension in Your Fiction (With Examples) Are you looking to raise the levels of tension in your story? A high level of tension keeps your story taut, like a wire: it means your reader will be on the edge of their seat as they...
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....
