Anti-Heroes and Villains: How They’re Different & Tips for Writing Them Well
Anti-Heroes and Villains: How They’re Different & Tips for Writing Them Well This post was originally published in December 2016 and updated in June 2020. Most stories, these days, don’t have flawless heroes and evil cackling villains. Readers – and...
Three Things to Do Before You Start Freelance Writing … and Three Things Not to Bother With
Three Things to Do Before You Start Freelance Writing … and Three Things Not to Bother With This post was first published in June 2018 and updated in June 2020. Are you thinking about freelancing? I’ve known a lot of writers who spent ages in the “thinking”...
What if You’re Just Not Good Enough To Be a Successful Writer?
What if You’re Just Not Good Enough To Be a Successful Writer? This post was originally published in June 2016 and updated in June 2020. What if you’re not good enough? What if you enjoy writing … but you’re actually pretty rubbish at it? What if any...