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If you’re often confused about the correct use of point of view while engaged in your writing, this article is a very useful guide. I was recently involved in a discussion with some other writers about age appropriate material in books for children and young adults, discussing topics such as violence and swearing. This recent article about Philip Pullman’s latest novel, La Belle Sauvage, is an interesting read. “Tomorrow may be hell, but today was a good writing day, and on the good writing days nothing else...
read moreThe Benefits of a Writing Coach
A professional writing coach is someone with whom you can consult, ask questions and receive constructive feedback. They act as a guide as you build your career as a professional writer. A coach can help you conquer a stumbling block, regain momentum or make a start on a new project. My program helps you progress as a writer. You decide what you want to work on during a personalized, one on one relationship. I can be your coach for just one month or we can establish a month-to-month arrangement, depending on your schedule and...
read moreWhat’s it all about? An excerpt from The Time Traveler’s Guide
“The Time Traveler’s Guide is a great resource for any writer wanting to improve their craft.” Chapter One: What is time travel? Time travel is defined as taking place when there is movement between specific points in time. This is achieved in the same way that objects and living things move through space. In fiction, this kind of travel is made possible by the use of a time machine, device, or method. While nothing is carved in stone, I tend to think that time travel involving machinery or some kind of technology should be...
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If you’re writing for teenagers, this article has some advice and tips from a number of authors that are very experienced in the genre. And if you’re writing anything at all, make sure you’re using the right words, because as this article entitled 35 words you’re probably getting wrong points out, there are probably words that you’ve been using incorrectly for years. “Remember: Plot is no more than footprints left in the snow after your characters have run by on their way to incredible...
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Is the art of mystery writing a mystery to you? Check out these tips from an author in the UK. And if detective fiction for children and adults is more your thing, you’ll find some great advice here. “If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time — or the tools — to write. Simple as that.” Stephen...
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Writing Workshops and Study Guides My writing guide entitled Where Do Ideas Come From? examines how my novels The Alchemist’s Portrait, The Sorcerer’s Letterbox, The Clone Conspiracy, The Emerald Curse, The Heretic’s Tomb, The Doomsday Mask, The Time Camera, and The Sphere of Septimus can be used to create workshops and creative writing exercises for the classroom. These include writing time travel stories, creating superheroes and comic books, inventing imaginary worlds and fantasy kingdoms, exploring fascinating historical eras,...
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If you’re struggling with generating ideas or finding inspiration, check out these great tips from Angie Sage on how to cope with writer’s block. And for those aspiring or even published writers, here are a few words that are commonly used incorrectly in this list of ten words that you need to stop misspelling. “If you can tell stories, create characters, devise incidents, and have sincerity and passion, it doesn’t matter a damn how you write.” Somerset...
read moreThe Benefits of a Writing Coach
A professional writing coach is someone with whom you can consult, ask questions and receive constructive feedback. They act as a guide as you build your career as a professional writer. A coach can help you conquer a stumbling block, regain momentum or make a start on a new project. My program helps you progress as a writer. You decide what you want to work on during a personalized, one on one relationship. I can be your coach for just one month or we can establish a month-to-month arrangement, depending on your schedule and...
read moreCopywriting for Business
I offer a number of writer services for business. The way in which you communicate with your customers is a vital component of your business and well written content can be the difference between success and failure. I have extensive experience in writing for a wide range of industries and market segments. I offer a variety of copywriting services including website content, blogs and newsletters, social media including Facebook and Twitter, brochures, direct mail, sales letters, press releases, newspaper and magazine advertising and...
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Here’s an interesting article that appeared in The Guardian about boys and reading. Also in The Guardian a while ago, author Chris D’Lacey shares his top writing tips for kids authors. “You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” Jack...
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