As a fantasy writer, I keep an eye on other authors work, and try to get involved where I can. And this week, I’m talking about Ellie Di Julio‘s latest book — the first in a new series! I’m also particularly thrilled …
Stages of a Novel
Depending on the novel or the author, the stages which each draft of a story must pass through changes. But I believe the common list goes something like this: 1. Idea / Plot 2. Write 3. Leave for a month (in …
February Update: Goals
At the beginning of the year I set myself four goals: track my daily wordcount, write a minimum of once a week, “sort out” Resilience, and submit my manuscript to someone by July 1st. February is over, and it’s time …
Celebrating the End of a Stage
On Friday night, I finished the read through of Planes Shifter. About two weeks earlier than I’d expected to. This was the first time I’d read it from start to finish, without letting myself tweak anything. The last time I …
On Connecting with Other Writers
When I think of a “writer”, my mind instantly pulls up an image of a man sat at a wooden desk by a window, drinking a bottle of wine and looking out at a lake outside. Perhaps it’s just me, …
Editing and Rewriting
Since attending the writer’s workshop at the beginning of the month, my head has been in over-drive. Time-scales, publishing options, lessons learnt, and the other participant’s views… And then I had a few comments about how much time I spend …