There are times when I struggle with writing. I fill the gap with reading, research, and listening to podcasts. I discovered podcasts after coming down with a cold that lasted for over a month. In my desperation to find something I stumbled on a podcast and that led to more. So here is a listContinue reading “10 Podcasts to Help Improve Your Writing”
Category Archives: Writing Tools
Organising Characters
What do you do when writing a series? Re-organise the characters. Especially when you realise you made two lists that are not the same. Oops! If you are like me then you tend to have a soft spot for all the minor characters and name them too. So how many names can you have afterContinue reading “Organising Characters”
Making Time for a Novel
Writing is a slow process for many reasons, so it is not a race but rather a long term project. I began by working backward: 72,000 words over 36 weeks = 2,000 words a week, or 400 words for 5 days a week. This always changes but it gives me a guide to start from.Continue reading “Making Time for a Novel”