Meta ‘pirates’ Books for AI?
According to the Atlantic, Meta ‘pirates’ books for AI training. The FaceBook parent company allegedly dodged the ethical issues of […]
The Escarri series live on Amazon
You can now find the Escarri series live on Amazon. Four years in the making, now both e-books and paperbacks
Delivering on a Series Plan
Four years on, I’m finally delivering on a series plan. When I took up the challenge to write a fantasy
Perfect Your Process Summit 2025
Perfect Your Process summit 2025 runs from Saturday March 22nd to Tuesday March 25th. A returning event from founder Daniel
Give Every Character Their Moment
Stories aren’t just about the protagonist; you have to give every character their moment in the spotlight. Including the side
Seven Traits of Sympathetic Characters
According to writing coach Joe Bunting, there are seven traits of sympathetic characters. While they apply to any character, these
Celebrating World Book Day 2025
Join us in celebrating World Book Day 2025 on Thursday 6 March. The annual celebration of authors, illustrators, books and
Competence Tempered by Flaws
The key to an appealing, relatable protagonist: competence tempered by flaws. Without flaws, you get a Mary-Sue paragon of virtue.
Fourteen Questions About Setting
If writing fiction is all about answering questions, then there are fourteen questions about setting you better have the answers
The Dictionary Trap
Ever had to dig yourself out of the Dictionary Trap? Top writing coaches want to to vary your vocabulary, to