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5 Signs You Should Quit Reading That Novel
Posted on June 9, 2019 1 Comment
If you’re reading a novel you’re not too sure about, here’s a few warning signs that it might be time to abandon it altogether, randomly illustrated with Star Trek gifs.
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10 Great Book Reviews
Posted on April 14, 2019 7 Comments
Today I’ve decided to share a few book reviews I’ve read from my fellow bloggers over the last few days.
6 Things I’ve Learned About Writing Fiction
Posted on March 31, 2019 3 Comments
Today I’ve decided to share a brief selection of some of the lessons I’ve learned over the years which I think has helped to make me a better writer.
Book Review: Steelheart
Posted on March 10, 2019 Leave a Comment
There are two things I really like: Brandon Sanderson and superhero stories, so when I heard that Sanderson had written a series of superhero stories, I knew I had found my next book.
Why Your Fantastic Story Idea Has To Die
Posted on March 3, 2019 Leave a Comment
If you want my advice, you’ll treat your idea as a profane thing from the very moment it’s conceived. It is not sacred. It is not too beautiful to die. Frankly, it’s probably not as clever as you thought.
Super Snappy Speed Reviews: Children’s Edition (vol. 2)
Posted on February 17, 2019 Leave a Comment
These reviews reflect nothing but my own personal opinions and impressions, sliced, diced and shredded into a few short sentences. The books I have selected have nothing in common, save the fact that they are all fictional stories for very young children.
5 Useful Fiction and Writing Blogs
Posted on February 10, 2019 2 Comments
Instead of sharing individual posts, I’m sharing links to whole blog sites that I find myself returning to again and again, either because they’re full of useful tips and resources or because they’re just plain enjoyable to read.
How to Help Your Audience Suspend Disbelief
Posted on February 3, 2019 Leave a Comment
You as the writer have a responsibility to write a story which makes it easy for the audience to suspend their disbelief…. The issue is not one of what is possible. The issue is of what is likely.
Book Review: Burning Bright
Posted on January 27, 2019 Leave a Comment
SPOILER ALERT Anyone who has not read Burning Bright by John Steinbeck is hereby advised that this post contains spoilers. Well, well, well, believe it or not, I’ve never reviewed a John Steinbeck book before, despite repeatedly implying that he’s one of my all time favourite authors. That changes today with this review of John […]
What Should I Spend My Waterstones Vouchers On?
Posted on January 20, 2019 Leave a Comment
I’m calling on you, dear reader, to help me decide what to buy from Waterstones this year (while reserving the right to ignore all your suggestions if I don’t like them).
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