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Authors, Fiction, Non-fiction, Writing

Questions From New Writers

I met an aspiring write yesterday, who asked lots of questions about the craft of writing, and wondered whether beginning a novel was a viable option after quitting a high-flying city job. I remember asking similar questions, back in 2007, when I moved abroad and gave up a teaching job that I loved. Moving from … Continue reading Questions From New Writers

Anne Lamott, Authors, Bird by Bird, Editors, Elements of Style, Literary Fiction, Man Booker Prize, novel, Story Arc, Structure, Style, Writing

Warning: Structural Work Needed – Plotting Your Novel

I drove past a beautiful old building this morning with incredible detail around the windows. When I looked again, the inside had been completely demolished and was being gutted and restored. From the outside it was a beautiful picture of fine architecture and decadence, an eye-catching building which stood out from the rest, but from … Continue reading Warning: Structural Work Needed – Plotting Your Novel

Characters, Outstanding Writing, Plot, Reader Engagement

Plot, Characters, Homeland, and What You Need to Achieve to Keep Readers Engaged

Are you hooked on Homeland? Yes? Great, we're on the same wavelength. No? Give it a go, I'm sure you'll be waiting for the next episode as soon as you have watched just one. Try it and let me know what you think. There is a trailer at the end of the post. I love … Continue reading Plot, Characters, Homeland, and What You Need to Achieve to Keep Readers Engaged