When wanting to write a book, no doubt the question of genre pops into your mind. Genre is simply a way to categorize books, and I don’t necessarily see it as a box that holds books inside. It’s more of a way to describe what you’re writing, so people can get a feel for what…
Being a pantser myself, plotting books is something that tends to be a rather brief affair. But that doesn’t mean the plotting stage is for nothing. I know that you may be thinking “if she is a pantser, why is she plotting at all?”. But although I don’t call myself a plotter, there is always…
New book ideas are such fun. They always make me realize why I love writing so much, and what this journey is all about. Writing can start to feel like labour, simply a number of words we have to get down, or a goal we need to reach by the end of the month. New…
I suppose I should start by telling you a little secret: I am bit of a helpless romantic. Ever since being very young, I’ve been dreaming of gallant farmers (I know, random) and dramatic plots. I’ve learnt to harness this trait now, and it now serves me in my writing, not dragging me into long…
I have never plotted my books ever since the beginning. From being a child, writing little stories down on paper, to now – nothing has driven me on like not knowing what will happen next in my story. I want to tell you the top ten things I love about NOT plotting my books. But…
Really, this is the question that plagues all us writers. Why does our book even matter? Why should we write it? Is all the planning, writing, revising, editing, learning, publishing ordeals even worth it? Writing a book is such a lot of hard work, and not something that is to be underestimated. I think those…
I am a lover of romantic things – but more the Pride and Prejudice type of romantic than Hollywood romantic. I do think there’s a difference! What is it about Pride and Prejudice, A Room With a View, and Far From the Madding Crowd that draws us in and has us savoring every tiny exchange…
Story ideas are exciting things that sometimes pop up suddenly, and sometimes are slowly crafted over a long time. Often, for me, it’s mostly the former, with a little pinch of the latter in there. I get so caught up in the magic of this new world I have imagined, that sometimes the problems with…
Autumn is a beautiful time of year to begin something new, or work on something special. Perhaps you are in need of a little inspiration and guidance with your writing. You are in the right place! This post is going to give you fifteen autumnal themed writing prompts. Writing prompts can be used in many…
Here in New Zealand, autumn has just arrived, bringing with it all that good comfort food, fresh air, and changing leaves. Not only does it change nature and what we eat, but it also makes me think of all the fun writerly things I could be doing. I thought I’d compile all my ideas so…