Simplifying Prose in the Edit
The latest pass through Book One finds me simplifying prose in the edit. I write genre fiction; it’s all about […]
Going to SPS Live 2025
I’m going to SPS Live 2025: back to London’s South Bank on the 25th & 26th June.
Character Stories Driven by Angst
Why are readers so fascinated by character stories driven by angst? No matter the genre, from Romance to Crime to
Wrestling with the YA genre
Despite starting as an adult fantasy writer, I have to acknowledge I’m wrestling with the YA genre. Listen to the
A Myth About A Shark
There’s a myth about a shark in the movie Jaws; how the constant breakdowns of the mechanical shark forced Spielberg
Clarify Nothing until Act Two
“Clarify nothing until Act Two,” says the host of Escape the Plot Forest, Daniel David Wallace. According to writer and
Hidden Secrets of Engaging Scenes
To understand the basic unit of storytelling, the author must know the hidden secrets of engaging scenes. The novel simply
Four Types of World-Building
Whatever the genre, sub-genre or story type, the four types of world-building are key to credible and immersive tales. Every
Celebrate Children’s Book Week 2024
Celebrate Children’s Book Week 2024, “the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading.”
Hard or Soft Magic in Fantasy?
Do you prefer hard or soft magic in fantasy stories? Do you care about the detail, the scope, the price