Time for a quick update. I’ve recently passed the halfway mark on the MS for a new novel. Working title is The Frozen King. The
Category: Technique
Is creativity a black art?
‘Where do you get your ideas?’ It’s the question every writer dreads. The truthful answer is usually, ‘I don’t know.’ I prefer to take it
Ssh, it’s a plot!
Many writers sneer at plot. Others embrace it. Just as many don’t know the difference between plot and story and, when challenged, take themselves into
Magical patterns in stories
I write and read in pictures. For me, all books are illustrated. It’s the words – God love ‘em – that do the hard work
Movie music on my mind
I blogged a while ago about how some writers have started publishing playlists: the music they listen to while they’re working on a particular project.
Using words like flints
Writing’s all about the words, right? Doesn’t matter if they’re printed, pixellated, spoken or whatever – it’s the words that tell the story. They’re the
