Correct formatting has been raised several times with me recently so as this is a blog for beginners, here it is. Software Basics The rules of formatting, remain the same, regardless of which software package you use to type on. I only use Word, (I don’t know about mac users,I’m certain there is info outContinue reading “No one told me…About the Formatting”
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How Active Reading Can Improve Your Writing
What is Active Reading? Here, I am talking about active reading to advance your understanding of fiction writing techniques. (As opposed to for educational study) Active reading is to read fiction with an objective to understand and evaluate it. It is about becoming aware of your immersion, but observing what you enjoy or don’t enjoy about theContinue reading “How Active Reading Can Improve Your Writing”
6 Alternative Ideas to Develop Your Character
Try these alternative exercises to get to know your characters Your characters are the most important element of your piece of work. They are why the reader cares about finishing your story. The story is next, because the story is driven by your characters. Not simply crow barring them in to take actions in aContinue reading “6 Alternative Ideas to Develop Your Character”
6 Tips to Organise Your Writing Life
In this post I’m going to share the lessons learnt since I got serious, in organising your writing life in general, as opposed to organising a specific novel, which I’ll do in another post. I’m going to cover the below 6 ideas for getting and staying organised. Don’t Throw Anything Away Create a Compendium Hard CopyContinue reading “6 Tips to Organise Your Writing Life”
No one told me…about the maths
My Mistake There I was innocently starting to write my novel, when before my eyes my nemesis loomed…Maths! Where the heck had that come from? I didn’t set out for this! White flag waving frantically in surrender but it wouldn’t leave, I had to meet it head on. And so will you. The mistake IContinue reading “No one told me…about the maths”
Why read this blog as a new fiction writer
Why do I consider myself a novice? Although I’ve toyed with writing since childhood, I’ve only been writing in earnest for 3 years. It’s not my full-time job, I haven’t made any money from it and I don’t have a published novel. I know writers who have done some of the above and I knowContinue reading “Why read this blog as a new fiction writer”
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