Editing is a process every writer has to go through. Most people I’ve met have a deep seated hatred of just the thought, but apparently I enjoy it more than most. That said, I’ve written a step by step guide so you at least know where to get started. Depending on the type of edit … Continue reading
Following the Peter Rabbit movie’s allergy bullying scene, allergies have been a hot conversation topic. While some people can’t fully grasp the terrifying nature of this scene, this just exposes a deeper issue. Like many other health issues and disabilities, there isn’t enough understanding of food allergies, despite the 21 million people in the UK alone … Continue reading
Picture this: You’re writing. Everything is flowing perfectly, your characters are all behaving, and all is going to plan until… BAM… You hit that wall. Again. Our answer: Music. The most obvious way to do this is to just stick some music on. Find some music that captures the vibes of the scene – or … Continue reading
You’ve done it! You’ve written a novel and now all that’s left is to publish it! But suddenly that “all that’s left” begins to look like more effort than writing the novel itself. Time to share your book. Whether it’s an editor or a beta reader, they make it their job to go through your … Continue reading
OK, so we’ve always touched on symbolism in previous posts and nothing screams high-level writing better than by weaving in a subtle bit. A lot of authors do skip out on symbolism and being fair it’s difficult to write, but if you want your book to be an insightful masterpiece they use in English classes … Continue reading
I don’t know about you, but I completely suck at knowing what different types of body parts are called. Thankfully, I bring gifts. Below is every type of every feature that I could find. Enjoy! This list is currently incomplete, but being updated regularly. Eyes: Noses: Lips: … Continue reading
No decent parent would send their child out poorly dressed, and an author should be no different. While they tell you not to judge a book by its cover, let’s face it, it’s hard not to. You want your cover to attract the right kind of people: the people you aimed your book at. But … Continue reading
One of the most difficult parts of writing a book is making sure that the world is bulletproof. When it takes place in the world you live in, that’s fairly easy, but when it comes to creating an entirely new world, it can be difficult to know where to start. There are various posts on … Continue reading
Like G said, this is a whole different article… But, just like being a Plotter or a Pantser, I’m sure we’re all divided on our habits whilst we’re writing, too. Some of us can write best in our pajamas at 4am, or whenever we feel like it; others wake up at 6am and write until … Continue reading
As I’ve mentioned before, when it comes to character planning, I tend to overdo it. The spreadsheet attatched here is comprised of several of the documents I had dotted around my folders, all edited and made slightly more coherent than when they were first made. Even if you’re not much of a planner, this can … Continue reading
