15 Easy Ways to Make Money as a Writer
Many writers want to make money from their craft. Some may be embarrassed to admit it. Some may...
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How to Get the Most Out of an Online Writing Workshop
You’ve booked your ticket. You’ve got the confirmation email through. Now what? Signing up for an...
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Secondary Characters: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Write Them
When discussing character writing, most people default to talking about their main character. And,...
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Why Your Characters are Boring (and How to Fix Them)
Boring characters kill great books. They make your work in progress less interesting to read,...
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7 Things You’ll Learn Reading Productivity for Writers
Can you believe it’s been over three years since Productivity for Writers was published?...
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Setting as Character: How and When to Use it
This is an extract from my book, How to Write Believable Characters. Out now! When it comes to...
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Why You Need to Write Unlikeable Characters
There’s a common myth in some writing circles that the characters you create must be likeable....
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How to Write Good Dialogue Every Time
Below is an extract from my book, How to Write Believable Characters: Character Development Tips...
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What to do When Your Book Launch Fails
Most writers have been there. They spend months—maybe years—writing a book. They get...
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Editing Fiction: When to DIY and When to Outsource
‘Write drunk, edit sober.’ Powerful words from Ernest Hemingway, if I do say so...
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How to Write a Book Effectively (Without Writing Chronologically)
A few years ago, during my MA, I decided I needed to write something that wasn’t related to my...
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Make the Most out of Your Writing Time with Planning (Not Plotting!)
Planning can be a lot of things to a lot of people. Since my concussion, I’ve done more and more...
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(Un)likeable characters
Do your characters have to be likeable? Or are other traits more important?
Discover how to write (un)likeable characters in my new guide!
