When you read a book the setting is like another character. It’s important, you want to picture the characters in their surroundings, even if your version of that picture is different to everyone else. I’ve […]
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Story settings and the reader’s mind
For me the setting of any book if it’s pivotal to the story becomes a character in the story. The reader has to be able to see the setting in the same way they vision […]
Brexit and the writer – reality is stranger than fiction
I guess even if you don’t live in the UK you’ll be aware we’re going through something of an upheaval called Brexit. Now, before I go any further I emphasise in this post I am […]
30 things one writer learnt in 2018
At this time, in early January, I’m looking forward to what the new year might bring. However, it’s always good to look back at the year just gone and see what nuggets of wisdom it […]
That next book – to plan or not to plan?
There’s no doubt having a clear plan for your novel can help. However, do you have to have everything down in detail before you start writing?