Hints and Tips for Writers, Inspiration For Writers

New Years Resolution: FINISH Writing Your Book!!

Ahhh...finishing that novel. Is it one of your New Years Resolutions? Is it one that daunts you? Scares you? What is it about finishing  a book that freaks us writers out so much? https://youtu.be/6s74ln5T93Y I asked some of my writing friends what their biggest challenge was when it came to this. The top response explained… Continue reading New Years Resolution: FINISH Writing Your Book!!

Hints and Tips for Writers

Friday Blog Post: The Plot Planning Sheet

The concept of the Plot Planning Sheet is something I learned whilst undertaking a writing course about ten years ago. It is a fantastic tool for writers at any stage of their craft, but is especially useful for beginners. The Sheet can be used for short stories and longer works like novels. In this post… Continue reading Friday Blog Post: The Plot Planning Sheet

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Happy Halloween from the Gold Coast!

Happy Halloween one and all, far and wide! I hope you are having heaps of fun on this spookiest of spooky days! Between Friday the 13th and Halloween, I have been sharing all kinds of information and inspiration from the world's best horror writers, plus quotes, and articles and advice for writers. I really hope… Continue reading Happy Halloween from the Gold Coast!

Hints and Tips for Writers

Three Tips On Experimenting With A New Genre

As an author I classify myself as 'Genre Agnostic'. I learned this title at a writer's group meeting I attended some years ago. Genre agnostic basically means you write in a variety of genres. I myself have written historical fiction, non fiction, creative non-fiction, psychological suspense and am currently working on a series of crime… Continue reading Three Tips On Experimenting With A New Genre

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Friday Blog Post: The Plot Planning Sheet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYE3KU_BLFc&feature=youtu.be The concept of the Plot Planning Sheet is something I learned whilst undertaking a writing course about ten years ago. It is a fantastic tool for writers at any stage of their craft, but is especially useful for beginners. The Sheet can be used for short stories and longer works like novels. In this… Continue reading Friday Blog Post: The Plot Planning Sheet

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Daily Writing Inspiration

For me, 2015 was all about learning how to publish my books. Then 2016 was all about learning how to promote those books. I was told I would spend more time on promotion than actually writing, but it is so important to me to stay connected to my writing first and foremost.