I am changing my domain name
...and the focus of this blog. Previously it was just a fiction writing blog, with…
14 years ago
Compelling Opening Chapters Written — Then What?
Today we’re wrapping up the series on Writing Compelling Opening Chapters. So far, we know:…
14 years ago
Dos and Don’ts of Writing a Compelling Opening Chapter
Now we’ve learned why we should write a compelling opening chapter, my best way of…
14 years ago
What Should Be Told and Shown in the Opening Chapter?
An ideal first chapter tells the reader only what’s necessary. After all you can’t finish…
14 years ago
The Best Way of Writing a Compelling Opening Chapter
“Help!” someone cried out. “Get me out of this! My leg’s fractured! Is anyone there?…
14 years ago
Why You Should Write a Compelling Opening Chapter
Of all the novels I’ve read, I (and you) prefer those who have a compelling…
15 years ago
Why Clarity Matters (In A Way You Don't Know About)
Imagine for a minute... a person has just arrived to your website. He/she knows what…
15 years ago
How to Get Rid of Inconsistency and Silence Your Critics at the Same Time
Update (11 months later): This post may contain some outdated advice. The main advice that…
15 years ago
Editing and Proof Reading – Busting the Myths
So you’ve written a novel. Oh, okay, let’s not use the word ‘novel’. Say anything:…
15 years ago
Writing and Creating New Worlds
Do you know that feeling when you’ve created a brand new world? Of your very…
15 years ago