How Long is a Novel … and How Long Should YOUR Novel Be?
How Long is a Novel … and How Long Should YOUR Novel Be? This post was first published in September 2016 and last updated in September 2025. How long is a novel? And perhaps more importantly, how long should your novel be? You might think this doesn’t really...
Aliventures Summer Break 2025 – Eight Posts to Catch Up On
Aliventures Summer Break 2025 – Eight Posts to Catch Up On Summer’s here in the UK and I’ll be taking some time off from blogging. I’ll still be sending the Aliventures newsletter weekly (though it may not always be on a Monday over the summer). To get that, just pop...
What is Subtext in Fiction – and How Can You Use it in Your Writing?
What is Subtext in Fiction – and How Can You Use it in Your Writing? Subtext is what’s unspoken or implied. It’s what lies beneath the surface-level meaning of what someone says or does. We’re all familiar with subtext in everyday life. Let’s say a family member asks,...